My dad was diagnosed 5 weeks ago with vascular dementia, following a few small strokes. His deterioration has been rapid and frightening - delirium, not knowing people, talking nonsense, complete immobility and incontinence. All incredibly sad. He has been a type 2 diabetic (diet controlled/very mild) for a few years but today went to see the podiatrist and he did not feel any of the pin pricks to either foot. His feet are always cold, no matter how many socks we put on. The podiatrist seemed to think that the lack of sensation was more to do with his other condition/s than diabetes. Is lack of sensation normal in dementia sufferers? I wondered if it was the lack of sensation in his feet that was preventing him from walking/standing or whether it is all to do with the brain not sending the right message? I am completely confused!! Has anyone else had similar things happen? Thanks. Trisha.
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