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My Husband Cant Remember Lots Of Things,his Memory Was Always Good.I Miss How He Used To Be. Is Weight Loss A Big Factor?

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England, AR
August 20, 2024
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I sounds like dementia, my husband has lost his memory and has lost a lot of weight. He was diagnosed with it about a few months after I was diagnosed with my PD.

August 23, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Memory problems are common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and can cause significant distress. The hippocampus, a brain region responsible for memory, is affected in PD. Cognitive decline, including memory issues, is a component of PD for many people. Weight loss is not specifically mentioned as a factor affecting Show Full Answer

Memory problems are common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and can cause significant distress. The hippocampus, a brain region responsible for memory, is affected in PD. Cognitive decline, including memory issues, is a component of PD for many people. Weight loss is not specifically mentioned as a factor affecting memory in the provided knowledge base. It might be helpful to discuss these concerns with a healthcare provider for a more comprehensive evaluation.

August 20, 2024

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