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Mary Brenzel wrote: > > His condition is worsening. Hallucinations, sleep problems, > agitation. His mobility seems to be ok but, mentally, that's another story. > > On Feb 19, 12:32pm, S.J. Wolfe wrote: > > Subject: PD dementia > My mother has PD and I am curious about PD dementia. She is 73 years old, > > and very very forgetful, forgets words, people's names, etc. The doctor > > says it is not Alzheimers, and that it is due to her meds. To the list, While dementia may have many causes, older adults may be subject to B12 deficiency. As we age, we often manufacture less of the substances needed to metabolize B12. And, B12 is stored in the body in sufficient amounts to last for several years. Thus, its gradual depletion mimics an Alzheimer-type dementia. Loss of other B vitamins can cause confusion, hallucinations, memory loss, and depression. It's my firm belief that all older adults should be screened routinely for serum B vitamin status. Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.