Comments for Doctor Dementia and the Dementia Adventure https://doctordementia.com Let's enjoy life's adventures! Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:24:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on What is a gerontologist? by Train Your Brain To Keep Mental Fitness | The Healthy Golden Years https://doctordementia.com/2015/06/10/what-is-a-gerontologist/comment-page-1/#comment-6325 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:24:01 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1678#comment-6325 […] writing, and learning a language also can improve cognitive function. A 2014 study in Gerontologist reviewed 31 studies that focused on how these specific endeavors affected older adults’ […]

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]]> Comment on Early Alzheimer’s brain pathology linked to psychiatric symptoms by Dementia care home in Eastbourne https://doctordementia.com/2018/10/16/early-alzheimers-brain-pathology-linked-to-psychiatric-symptoms/comment-page-1/#comment-3192 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:07:07 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=4678#comment-3192 great information has been given in this blog.

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by Diane Cochrane https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2951 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:33:02 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2951 My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer. Went to new dr (after our GP retired) and he gave him the clock test. My husband reversed the numbers 12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2 and started to put the 1 where the 11 should be. He stopped said, “wait…crossed off the 2 and said the 1 goes in the middle somewhere” he got the time 12:30) right because he smiled and said that was easy. It is just a straight line.
He then asked me how he did. i said “fine. Don’t worry about it, there are no wrong answers. You did good.”
Hard to not cry

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by ND https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2869 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:59:50 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2869 My dad, received Clock test along with repeat back three words. The three words repeated without issue. The clock numbers were correct but he verbalized to me afterward that he could not immediately denote the minute hand, the hour hand was correct. The dr asked him what happened, he said” I don’t know”. He was tearful with me revisiting the situation the next day. The dr offered no feedback except to say” you got three points for the words”. Should there have been a “next step” explained?

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by Carrie Peterson https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2583 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:26:54 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2583 In reply to Jessica.

Hi Jessica, thanks for reading and for your comment. Without knowing more about your mother or visiting with her, I can’t give any definitive advice at this point other than to get her in to an appointment with a neurologist, neuropsychologist or dementia specialist. I haven’t come across a mirror reflection in the clock test before and a quick search didn’t reveal that this is a common outcome. If you get any definitive answer from the doctor, please feel free to share with us what you learn. Thanks again, Jessica, and I wish you and your mother the best of luck.

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by Jessica https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2202 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 05:11:31 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2202 My 77 year old Mother has been showing some behavioral changes recently. For example, forgetting how to turn on the air conditioner, putting things in strange places, exhibiting fits of anger and aggressiveness. I gave her the clock test and she drew the clock numbers as a mirror reflection. The 12 at the top and starting at the left with 1,2,3 etc. I’m wondering what this could mean? None of the examples listed mentioned this interpretation. What are your thoughts?

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by Carrie Peterson https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2073 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:46:38 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2073 In reply to Marla James.

Hi Marla,
Thanks for checking out the article and for posting your comment. Like you, I am also concerned that your father is inconsistent in making the clock test. I would recommend getting him in to see a doctor, preferably a neurologist who is trained and qualified to assess cognitive functioning. Be sure to bring in the previous clock tests you he made (with dates) as well.
The beginning symptoms of dementia are most often related to executive functioning (like managing finances, personal hygiene, household maintenance, etc.) and not specific to memory, so I would trust your intuition that something has changed with your father. There are also other conditions which can cause cognitive changes but are not dementia and can even be treated and reversed, like urinary tract infections, vitamin deficiencies, or other infections, which is why it is good to have a medical doctor rule out or treat those possible causes.
I hope this helps, and please feel free to write again, Marla. Best of luck to you and your father.

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]]> Comment on The Clock Drawing Test and Dementia by Marla James https://doctordementia.com/2015/07/09/the-clock-drawing-test-and-dementia/comment-page-1/#comment-2065 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:29:22 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=1822#comment-2065 Hi
My Dad is 87. I gave him the clock test because over the last few months he’s really been getting confused with writing checks. On 2 of the clock tests he drew the numbers from 12 , 11 etc and had the hand position Wrong and had 3 hands on clock.. the other 2 clocks he had numbers right but Wrong times.. I further tested him for reading numbers I wrote out, all great.. He could also distinguish drawings and drew them fine.. Any help would be appreciated . Thank you

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]]> Comment on 9 Connected Health Recommendations to Help Seniors Aging in Place by Matt https://doctordementia.com/2016/08/15/9-connected-health-recommendations-to-help-seniors-aging-in-place/comment-page-1/#comment-1592 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:10:26 +0000 http://doctordementia.com/?p=4065#comment-1592 That was informative information. Thanks for sharing. There are so many resources available now days itt is hard to sort through everything.

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]]> Comment on Coloring as a purposeful activity by Coloring Found to Reduce Agitation and Aggression in Dementia Patients - Best Coloring Pages For Kids https://doctordementia.com/2015/04/08/coloring-as-a-purposeful-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Mon, 01 May 2017 02:47:29 +0000 http://doctordementia.wordpress.com/?p=1085#comment-1447 […] Coloring is a highly-engrossing activity. Not only does it distract, it is an innate activity that we all seem to display a high competency for – even if our memories fail us. The mind becomes calmer during coloring. As the activity is continued, many physiological effects take place. The breathing slows. The heart beats slower. The blood pressure within the body is reduced. Many mental and emotional occurrences happen, too. The dementia patient often feels disconnected, confused, and lost. Coloring is a way for the dementia patient to feel connected to something. It is a means for them to find a part of the world that has meaning. It is a way for them to feel purpose. If you are caring for a dementia patient and want to help reduce agitation and eliminate aggression, turn to free coloring pages! Visit our blog today to learn more about the benefits of coloring: http://www.bestcoloringpagesforkids.com/category/blog […]

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