Among samples submitted to the clinical laboratory for testing and that are deemed unsuitable for analysis, in vitro hemolysis accounts for approximately 40â70% of the cases [1]; [14] ; [15]. In vitro hemolysis can occur at a variety of stages, including during phlebotomy, sample handling and processing, and storage.
Elderly people with dementia may begin to display symptoms of inappropriate behavior such as yelling or arguing with strangers or cussing in inappropriate situations. Memory Loss Memory loss in elderly people with dementia goes beyond simply forgetting the location of car keys; it may include forgetting the names of children or spouses, addresses and phone numbers.
Decrease your use of nonprescription medicines. Overuse of medicines may be the single biggest cause of memory loss or confusion in older adults. Seek treatment for depression if you think that you may be depressed. Memory loss may be a symptom of depression. For more information, see the topic Feeling Depressed.