Dementia and delirium differ says Dr Roach in letter
A reader describes a 79 year old man who after gallbladder surgery showed sudden confusion and odor changes, was treated for dementia, then recovered with antibiotics. The piece explains dementia as a slow decline and delirium as a rapid brain change. Delirium often stems from body illness or surgery and is more likely in those with dementia.
Packaging Feedback Today From Readers
A reader letter complains that detergent and softener bottles look similar and need larger print to identify content. Shampoos and conditioners are hard to distinguish in the shower. The writer asks manufacturers to improve labeling and to enable easier customer feedback via a toll free number.
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Husband not being forthcoming in marriage advice
Dear Annie addresses a wife worried about her husband's frequent calls to a younger acquaintance. The adviser suggests questioning transparency, ending the friendship, or seeking marriage counseling or legal advice. The column also weighs in on manners at meals and a note from a reader about parental finances and discipline. Annie's Mailbox is by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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