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to add to the discussion my grandfather has dementia but during the time in which my uncle was alive and helped me with grocery shopping in another city he seemed normal. though now i guess he blanks out at times in conversations however still remembers me. he's 89 years old

Another thing you can do if certain forgetfulness moments start causing trouble is stick some notes around. When my grandfather's memory started getting bad he'd often drive somewhere, come back, and go into the house without turning off the car. So we stuck a paper on the front door that said something like "Remember to turn off the car!" Maybe you could do something the same with keys / getting locked out. Might not be appropriate for everyone since with the wrong mindset it can feel a bit patronizing maybe, but just a thought

How did he do with the memory test?

Oh man...do I understand this. My own father has dementia pretty bad and just broke his hip because he was out moving 50 pound stone flower pots for some reason and when it tipped over he went down with it.

Now he is in a rehab home and won't be getting out. My Mom at least was able to go with him so they are together but it is so brutal to see and witness in those you love.

My thoughts go out to you.

I can't say for sure but if it's like the memory test my dad went for (he's also started having memory issues recently but not quite as frequent/significant) part of the purpose of the first test is to establish a baseline. So that when they perform the same test in the future they can get an idea of speed of mental decline which helps them diagnose things more specifically. so it's normal they haven't concretely said anything yet

I remember this mostly same post from March 19th. I wouldn't overly worry until something more concrete is confirmed from the doctor.

that sucks man, I can't say for certain what is and isn't an early sign of dementia, but if it is at least you're catching it early. idk if that will make a difference long-term, from my understanding dementia can't be cured, but the decline can be slowed down.

my grandma had a really rapid decline a bit after she turned 80. she went from being sharp as a tack to not knowing where she is, and would always repeat the same questions. Like I'd stop by to mow her lawn, and she'd constantly ask why I was there, how I got there (as in, assuming I was a kid again and my mom dropped me off), and stuff like that. she'd also call my mom at very early hours, like 2-3am, and would claim to be at a hotel (she was either at her home, or my parents home while calling, so my mom would literally be in the next room) from working late (fwiw, my grandma has not worked since my mom was in college, so around 30ish years ago at this point)
now it's way worse, every time I see her she seems completely lost. she is at least aware of who my mom and uncle are, but anyone else is a stranger.

I really hope for you and your dad's sake, that it's not dementia or you're at least able to slow it down if it is.. dementia is like watching a person you love die without actually dying. it sucks and nobody should have to go through that.

Sorry to hear - I don't really have any experience with this so can't give any advice. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Hopefully the medication will help and you'll know more once he goes to his next appointment

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