Lyme Disease Could be Hiding behind a Dementia Misdiagnosis

Dementia is one of the most common medical complications that older adults face. In fact, 33 percent of seniors die as a result of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Therefore, it is no wonder that physicians immediately suspect dementia when people 65 or older begin to exhibit certain issues such as foggy memory and mood changes. However, as a case involving songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson recently showcased, it is not wise to simply accept a dementia diagnosis without looking into other health problems that cause similar symptoms.

An in-depth interview with Rolling Stone recently revealed that …read more