Alzheimer's Health, Why You Should Get the Thyroid Checked by a Doctor

I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: when Alzheimer's or dementia present, get the thyroid checked.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomAbout a year ago,I read an article on hypothyroidism and posted it to this blog. The article described the symptoms of hypothyroidism and how it is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women only.The symptoms of hypothyroidism include: forgetfulness, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and fatigue. Alzheimer's care and the thyroidAll of these symptoms were present in my mother. As a result, I asked our personal physician to check my mother's thyroid.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:Sure enough she was suffering from a sluggish thyroid. He prescribed levothyroxine.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaThe results of the medication for us were remarkable.Within a couple of daysmy mother started to smile. Next thing I knew,my mother started to laugh. Something she had not done in years.How the Smile is a Powerful Communication Tool in Dementia CareIf you are a caregiver, like me,you will understand how frustrating it can be when your loved one stops laughing and smiling.I believe you can understand how wonderful I felt, when I heard my mother laugh for the first time in years.Touch and Kindness in Dementia CareMy mother continued to smile with greater frequency, and I can tell youshe went for years without a smile before the introduction of the drug.An additional benefit o...
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