Honestly, I know nothing about the effects of dementia, or Alzheimer's for that matter, and my fear is that this could be the early signs of either or. But what I do know is that dementia gets worse over time and would eventually require someone to take care of him of which I'm in no position to do. I'm thankful I can just take care of myself without me flipping out on myself if that makes sense.

I have a friend who's mother died of Alzheimer's and have to ask if her mother had issues with taste. My friend did tell me that her once gentle mother became so combative at one point she punched her home aid/nurse in the face. Now that's some scary stuff!