Is this a sign of dementia?!
Question: My mother, I think is getting dementia. She has a really hard time remembering things, but it cud just be a sign of old age. I've heard a sign of dementia is you talk and think about sex more often. Is it? As shes gotten older, she makes alot of sex jokes that arent funny and are a bit disturbing. She relates everything to sex.
Is that a sign?
Answers: My mother, I think is getting dementia. She has a really hard time remembering things, but it cud just be a sign of old age. I've heard a sign of dementia is you talk and think about sex more often. Is it? As shes gotten older, she makes alot of sex jokes that arent funny and are a bit disturbing. She relates everything to sex.
Is that a sign?
Yes. Memory impairment is the core symptom of dementia. Telling sex jokes and saying other inappropriate things (especially if she hasn't always talked like this) are a sign of poor judgment and impulse control which are other common symptoms of dementia.
idk. ask a doctor.
repetition..i think...
It might just be because of menopause? I don't think it is dementia. You should ask her why she makes those comments. Good luck.
it could also be Alzheimer's disease.
does Alzheimer's run in the family??
She needs to be examined by a doc to find out what is wrong. Many times dementia is caused by a medical problem that can be corrected like altered blood levels or a urinary tract infection. Please take her to the doc to get her checked out ASAP.
dementia has nothing to do with talking a lot about sex
I've never heard that dementia makes people talk about sex...older people just get forgetful...that is all. As for the sex comments, maybe it's just cause you are getting older she feels like it's ok to make these kind of jokes now.
Nope, your mom is just at the age where she's more laid back and feels like she can say more around you. She might need some time off of work to relax and rest up with some proper food. to regain her memory then again they have the over the counter pills to help with the memory issue they're safe when take and not abused.
It is a sign of dementia/Alzheimer's.Make a doctors appointment and have it checked out.
I don't think your mom has dementia. She may just be comfortable with you and so she thinks sex talk is okay. If it makes you uncomfortable tell her. Plus, we all are forgetful sometimes.
For real dementia symptoms see the attached link. Some signs are:
Symptoms of dementia vary depending on the cause and the area of the brain that is affected. Memory loss is usually the earliest and most noticeable symptom. Other key symptoms of dementia include:
Not recognizing familiar people and places.
Having trouble finding the right words to express thoughts or name objects.
Having problems planning and carrying out tasks, such as balancing a checkbook, following a recipe, or writing a letter.
Having trouble exercising judgment, such as knowing what to do in an emergency.
My grandmother suffered from dementia and did not make sex jokes. This may be because she was from a different generation (born 1923) but the main things she would ask about, once it got severe, was where her children and husband were. She also loved ice cream (this is not meant as a joke - she honestly obsessed over ice cream.)
No. I don't think so. My dad had it really bad. He got to where he was seeing things,and had no memory of things that had just happened. He could remember long term things. It is just your Mom's hormones changing I'm sure. Talk to her and tell her the sex jokes are not that funny,maybe she will stop if she knows. She is probably feeling lonely,and is trying to fit in more with you. Maybe she thinks that is the way to go. Just talk to her,and be understanding. Also,when you get to be her age, remember what is going on now. It might help you some day. Byee
you need to look out for things such as misplacing her keys, or throwing cuttlery in the bin instead of in the sink etc...
She is possibly talking about sex more because she knows you are not a kid anymore.
My mother now has dementia and the first signs were putting things down and then not remembering where she put them, she soon started to forget how to sign her own name, and thats when we knew something wasnt right. If you are concerned, go see a doctor who can then organise scans. The scans will determine if there is any deterioration of the brain. If it is dementia, they will try give her medication to slow down the deterioration process however they dont really do anything in the end.
Yeah actualy i think it is
I used to volunteer at a hospital when i was in high school and the elderly patients who had dementia always made sexual references (none of which made sense) and they would always try to kiss the nurses....it got a little creepy
I know what your feeling! My mom also will say off the wall scary stupid sex stuff too. Not funny jokes..My mom is 73 and in good health.The jokes are so stupid....My uncle had a severe stroke, brain dead for 14 mins.. He can't walk or talk but is a horny dog. What's going on?
The easiest analogy I have to describe dementia/Alzheimer's is:
It's not that they don't know where they put the keys, it's that they don't know it's a key....
Memory loss is one sign of dementia, but it doesnt mean that she actually has it. Talking about sex more has nothing to do with dementia. Other signs could be decreased orientation to time person place, difficulty cooking, poor organisation or forward planning, etc.
Have her visit her doctor anyway, if possible.
alsigmers is a form of dementia, so she may be contracting it. i dont know about the sex thing though, she may just have a dirty mind.