My dad was diagnosed with Stage 1 Alzheimer's last month. And the other day I talked to him on the phone and he didn't know who I was, so I told him who I was. And u asked him the day and he was unaware of it. Then he told me about a fight (mind u never happened) he has fallen twice. Legs ankles and hands are swelling. Memory loss. Talking about my grandmother who has passed away. He is agitated. Please and thank you.
One really can't diagnose Stage 1 Alzheimer's, because there are no symptoms in Stage 1. It is the pre-dementia stage. Since the forgetfulness came on suddenly, I would suspect either a UTI or another metabolic imbalance. He needs medical assistance today.