1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Mental Health

  4. Reduced mental abilities. Memories.

Reduced mental abilities

2017-06-20 12:23:16
My mother aging 50-55 years is facing difficulties in doing daily routine work for last 2 years, she also forgets the new information that conveyed to her but she remembers all hers earlier memories.
24 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Hi...your mother needs to be evaluated for depression which sometime leads to pseudodementia. Other possibility is early dementia alzheiemer type.  So she needs proper evaluation by a neuropsychiatrist.

Answered2017-06-20 14:24:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Reducing Stigma Towards Mental Health Disorders

Dr.D. S. Poonia

People with mental health issues claim that the social stigma associated with mental health disorders and the discrimina ... Read more

Ways to Reduce Stigmatization Against Mental Patients

Dr.Rakhi Anand(PhD)

Stigma related to mental health is not a new term. It is negative beliefs and attitudes attached towards people sufferin ... Read more

Mental Health

Dr.Surabhi Jain

There is no health without mental health. Mental health refers to the psychological and the emotional well being of an i ... Read more

7 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Build Your Mental Strength

Ms.Seema Agarwal

"Your mind is always one step ahead of the body."Building your mental health is as important to you as building your spe ... Read more

World Mental Health Day 2016

Dr.Sonia Malhotra

On this WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2016, lets pledge ourselves a healthy mind....! #Mentalhealthday #healthymindhappylife # ... Read more

Dealing with mental stress at the workplace

Dr.Ankita Mishra

What is mental health?According to WHO, Mental health can be defined as a state of well-being in which :the individual r ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Facing anxiety issues?

Consult Now

Trying to fight depression?

Consult Now

Frequent mood swings?

Consult Now

Loneliness not leaving you alone?

Consult Now

Looking for a private consultation?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Mental abilities declined

155 Views
I am 25 male I have memory loss,lack of concentration, difficulty processing or thinking quickly, compreh ...Read More

Drugs effect on mental abilities

82 Views
The effect of quitiapine and zyprexa velotab on intellegence ability to work concentration and all mental ...Read More

My mother age 50, she is mentaly not fit

47 Views
Past 15 years she was mentally disturbed, slapping herself, hitting her head, sipping everywhere, she hat ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.