AboutMichalene Peticca Expertise I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.
Experience I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA
Organizations American Geriatrics Society
Education/Credentials Masters degree in Geriatrics
Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.
Past/Present clients PHI Homes in Pennsylvania
York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging
The Jewish Home of Harrisburg
Question In 2004, I became septic and hospitalized for 4 mnths of treatment and 1 yr bed rest. My pancreas stopped making insulin and recently Ive been having signs of dementia on a daily basis. Im planning on seeing my neurologist soon. Have you heard of this before? I am only 58.
Thank you
Answer Hi Cydney,
Thank you for writing. Although i am not an expert in the pancreas organ, it sounds like you are having some delirium, not dementia necessarily, due to your current health condition. Please check out info. on Diabetes.....these individuals experience episodes of delirium as well due to their insulin levels.
Delirium is a treatable state of dementia. Think about when you've had the flu really bad and just all fuzzy headed, etc.
Therefore, i think you are taking the best step and seeing a neurologist to rule out anything else organic that may have occured with the septic episode or any other recent changes. And, although i'm not a physician, i have a feeling what you are experiencing may not be permanent, but a by product of your insulin levels.
Best of luck to you and i'll pray for treatments to help you!
