Are some doctors really thick or just arrogant pigs? Childhood dementia exists as well as early adult dementia, so why are some doctors so ignorant of early adult dementia in the 30's and 40's age group or even 50's. It shows a lack of knowledge on the disease on their part. Do they even bother keeping up with medical research and discoveries?
Hazel Hawke, wife of the late Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, was diagnosed with this terrible disease early too, and that was well publicised in the media although she was in her early 60’s. This seems to me like the usual misogyny and arrogance in the way women are treated by doctors, speaking from personal experience.
Doctors need to be reminded that age is irrelevant when it comes to dementia, never assume anything because that is how serious mistakes happen. It’s more prudent to check out the patient thoroughly than end up being sued.
Recently in the news menopause has been linked to dementia too, I myself have been seeing a gerontologist for memory loss and loss of speech. That was put down to stress, but I didn’t feel that was correct. I feel the tests are not good enough and need to be updated.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qpp1g5ylvo Menopause link to dementia
Fibromyalgia has an effect on the memory too, and I have had fibromyalgia for over 20 years. So I have been very mindful, no pun intended of the fact that dementia is on the rise and most people my age will have this terrible disease. The modern diet must play a part in this disease too, so we must rethink what we eat and stop eating processed foods. Perhaps a closer look at for ever chemicals and plastics in our bodies and the effects on the brain too.
