Mimics of Dementia, Memory Series Part 1
- Author
- Dr. Mia
- Published
- Thu 11 Aug 2022
- Episode Link
- None
Dr. Mia describes the domains of memory/cognition:
- short-term memory
- executive function
- visuospatial memory
- language
- attention
- speed of processing
Memory mimickers that can confound memory evals:
- anticholinergic meds
- obstructive sleep apnea
- hearing loss: hearing amplifier PockeTalker on Amazon
- alcohol use: 2 or more drinks/day for men, 1 or more drinks/day for women
- head injury
- low thyroid, low B12
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