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Re: nursing home patients
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Re: nursing home patients
by CCF Neuro MD MJD, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF Neurology MD MJD on September 23, 1998 at 17:06:06:
In Reply to: nursing home patients posted by patti on September 23, 1998 at 12:10:16:
I noticed that everyone in a nursing home with a "brain affliction" seem to have the same two habits, and it doesn't seem to make a difference whether the patient is younger (50's with a brain tumor) or older (90's with alzheimers). They grab for things in the air, and, they are constantly sliding a blanket or clothe between their fingers as if they are feeling the fabric. I've asked the attendents at the nursing home about this phenomena, and they don't have an answer. I would really appreciate any insight you could give me, or refer me to any reference work. Thanks so much. patti
There are actuallt termas for these two actions:
Carphology is the need to constantly feel fabrics or sheets (first described by Hippocrates)
Flocculation is when people pick at the air.
Both are nonspecific conditions seen in people with brain disorders interfering with mentation especially elderly patients (as you said, in nursing homes).
I don't know any specific references off hand but if I come up with any, I'll post it.
Hope this was of help.
MJD
In Reply to: nursing home patients posted by patti on September 23, 1998 at 12:10:16:
I noticed that everyone in a nursing home with a "brain affliction" seem to have the same two habits, and it doesn't seem to make a difference whether the patient is younger (50's with a brain tumor) or older (90's with alzheimers). They grab for things in the air, and, they are constantly sliding a blanket or clothe between their fingers as if they are feeling the fabric. I've asked the attendents at the nursing home about this phenomena, and they don't have an answer. I would really appreciate any insight you could give me, or refer me to any reference work. Thanks so much. patti
There are actuallt termas for these two actions:
Carphology is the need to constantly feel fabrics or sheets (first described by Hippocrates)
Flocculation is when people pick at the air.
Both are nonspecific conditions seen in people with brain disorders interfering with mentation especially elderly patients (as you said, in nursing homes).
I don't know any specific references off hand but if I come up with any, I'll post it.
Hope this was of help.
MJD
