Early Dementia

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My father passed away from dementia in 2022. My mother is still alive and in the early stages of it. Most likely Alzheimer’s for both, as that is the most common form of dementia. There are others, but that type accounts for the majority of cases.

I see a lot of dementia in the ER and virtually never actually diagnose it.

Things like episodes of confusion, short-term memory loss, forgetfulness, wandering away from home, getting lost while driving, forgetting how to do something, difficulty with simple tasks, poor judgment, changes in mood, and trouble with communication… These are all signs of dementia. And most often they are not the result of any other acute condition.

Dementia on Paul Nystrom

Early Dementia