SOLUTION IDENTIFICATION
October 10, 2020
ANIMALS RIGHTS
October 10, 2020

DEMENTIA IN THE ELDERLY

Case scenario: A 75- year old female presents with complaints of short-term memory loss. she states that her family insisted she come “be checked out.” The family notes that the patient forgets conversations and appointments and often repeats herself. the behavior has been present for more than 6 months but is increasing in frequency. The patient’s long term memory is intact. Discuss the diagonistic tests that you would use to evaluate this patient. Include oral, radiological, and laboratory tests. Note the normal and abnormal values for your chosen tests