Your 78-year-old grandmother is having difficulty with memories of her grandchildren,whom she dearly loves.She has difficulty with simple tasks that she has performed hundreds of times,such as remembering the route to the grocery store.She is also quite a bit different in her personality than she used to be.There are several types of dementia; what type is your grandmother most likely experiencing?

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The symptoms described are typical of Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia among older adults. The difficulty with memory and changes in personality are hallmark symptoms of the disease. Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and Huntington's disease are neurodegenerative disorders but do not typically present with the symptoms described. A negative medical interaction effect may be a potential cause but not a specific type of dementia.

Your 78-Year-Old Grandmother Is Having Difficulty with Memories of Her