Diagnosed with dementia, short term memory seems to be worsening. Suggestions?
Patient: Yes, I am worried sick about my sister; her doctor said that she has dementia but her short term memory is getting worse all time; she is forgetting how to cook for one thing; she had company over the weekend; theyleft to run into town and she forgot that they would be back and went to bed. she rremembers things that happened years ago when she was a child. Her doctor hasn't perscribed any medicine for alhermiers and her husband is just satting there waiting. she is 83 years old what should we do? Doctor: Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C M. Forum. 83 years old, memory weak. Old age in itself is  a disease . SENILE DEGENERATION is a type of disorder in which as age  advance patient's memory diminishes. This is natural process. Bharamhi is an ayurvedic drug which increases the memory. I have tried over many patient. In my opinion there is no any need of tests . Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Get well soon. Dr. HET