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HI, MY MOTHER 72 HAS BEEN GETTING HEADACHES, A FAR AWAY LOOK IN HER EYES AND HER BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN TERRIBLE. FROM SCREAMING OBCENITIES TO HER DAUGHTER TO THROWING THINGS AT LOVED ONES. WE ARE NOW AFRAID FOR HER SAFETY AS SHE IS LEAVING STOVES ON. CAN THIS BE JUST DEMENTIA OR IS IT SOME OTHER THING LIKE ALSHEIMERS (SORRY ABOUT SPELLING) TO PARKINSONS?
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for writing. It sounds like your mother is having some health issues.
I would strongly recommend an appointment with a neurologist and he/she perhaps will order an MRI to determine what is causing your mother's health changes.
Once the neurologist runs testing, he/she will likely be able to determine if your mother has some form of Dementia.
Dementia is an "Umbrella" term, much like cancer, that encompasses many types; including, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Vascular, etc.
There are medications available that may assist or reverse what is ailing your mother. Please make that appointment today!
Best Regards,
Michalene Peticca M.A.
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Michalene 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
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