Comments on: Is Wobbling Worrisome? Gait Changes May Be an Early Sign of Dementia

By: Becky Kelley

Becky Kelley — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:40:37 +0000

Hello, I’d like to point out another possibility few seem to be aware of. As people age, sometimes their brains cannot process all the spinal fluid anymore and builds pressure in the brain. This condition is called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It’s called wet, wobbly, and wacky in some circles because those are the 3 main symptoms, incontinence, gait, and memory, which also mirrors aging and is often diagnosed as dementia or Alzheimer’s. My dad was found to have this by a fluke experience after he had a stroke brought on by the pressure. The easy shunt surgery brought back a father we had not seen in years.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:25:29 +0000

I myself have Autism & Mild Cerebral Palsy. My own gait is slow, & I am doing ok @ age 54.

By: angelosdaughter

angelosdaughter — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:08:38 +0000

I don’t think this study is indicative of anything. I would have trouble walking backward or walking fast. I have arthritis in both knees and am consequently very unsteady on my feet. I am over sixty. I would think a lot of elderly people would have some of the same issues with walking. By the way, my mind is in excellent shape.