Early Alzheimer symptoms

[mustafayacoob]

Hello. This will be quick. My dad said something that scared me and I just need an opinion. We were talking about stuff on TV when all of a sudden he said he was about to ask me if I finished my homework yet. He immediately caught himself and said he didn't know what he was thinking. I haven't been in school in over 20 years. He is 73. No other weird "glitches" have occurred except some forgetfulness here and there. Was this just something to be concerned about? He is otherwise healthy and active.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello. This will be quick. My dad said something that scared me and I just need an opinion. We were talking about stuff on TV when all of a sudden he said he was about to ask me if I finished my homework yet. He immediately caught himself and said he didn't know what he was thinking. I haven't been in school in over 20 years. He is 73. No other weird "glitches" have occurred except some forgetfulness here and there. Was this just something to be concerned about? He is otherwise healthy and active.

This is not a question for an immigration forum. Seek medical advice.

 

[visatest]

Hello. This will be quick. My dad said something that scared me and I just need an opinion. We were talking about stuff on TV when all of a sudden he said he was about to ask me if I finished my homework yet. He immediately caught himself and said he didn't know what he was thinking. I haven't been in school in over 20 years. He is 73. No other weird "glitches" have occurred except some forgetfulness here and there. Was this just something to be concerned about? He is otherwise healthy and active.

Personally I wouldn't make much of this. Watch rather for patterns of forgetfulness. One incident of having a bit of a "blast from the past" isn't too worrisome.

 

[canuck78]

Personally I wouldn't make much of this. Watch rather for patterns of forgetfulness. One incident of having a bit of a "blast from the past" isn't too worrisome.

You aren’t a physician. Getting treatment early offers the best chances of a treatment delaying progression. You should consult a physician for diagnosis, treatment options and ways to safeguard your parent.