A Dementia That Can Be Cured

How many people suffer with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a treatable disease whose symptoms resemble those of Alzheimer’s, and chalk it up to aging? My father began experiencing the symptoms seven years ago. Fortunately, his doctor knew about NPH and diagnosed him correctly. A shunt was put in, and Dad was back to his old self! Anyone noticing the hallmark signs, be sure to get checked out.

—Melanie Wantz Burton, Ohio