My 80 yr. old dad was recently diagnosed as having senile dementia... as he
> was confused, hallucinating and becoming increasing frail with each passing
> day. His wife alerted me about his failing condition. I immediately, booked
> a flight and made plans to look after him.
>
> I was surprised to learn that much of his diet was comprised of fast food.
> Therefore, I immediately changed his diet. All meals became home cooked and
> nutritionally balanced. I also made sure his fluid intake was increased to
> the point of having him drink something every couple of hours.
>
> The results were: that within 24 hrs. his hallucinations were reduced to
> having only one (and it was brief). Thereafter, the remainder of the week
> his mind became sharp and clear with zero hallucinations. It was amazing to
> see the transformation occur so quickly.
>
> Because of his age his was automatically diagnosed as having senile
> dementia...it never occurred to the doctors that his diet and dehydration
> may be cause of his confusion and hallucinations. Dad was simply
> malnourished and dehydrated.
>
> Therefore, since I live out-of-state, my solution was to contact and begin
> the "Meals on Wheels" program for him. This way I can insure malnutrition
> will not occur again.
>
>
Well done! :-)