Helena’s Story
Last Updated: Aug 5 2024
Helena, Winnie’s best friend.
Reversal in 3 months
Alcohol, Vitamin Deficiency, Medication, Social Life
Helena was 69 years old. She had two loving daughters and a son-in-law that she adored.
She had always enjoyed drinking wine, and in the last 20 years her drinking has taken on a more prevalent role in her life.
After her husband passed away a year ago, her drinking had increased even more, and she stopped spending time with friends and family.
Her daughter brought her to see a geriatrician for concerns about short-term memory problems.
Her memory testing was initially 20/30
(low, at the level of pre-dementia).
Helena’s geriatrician came up with the following plan:
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