Ruth Is an Older Adult

Multiple Choice

Ruth is an older adult. She does not eat well, sometimes even forgetting a meal altogether. She also does not drink enough liquids and was recently in the emergency room for dehydration. She has begun to demonstrate symptoms of dementia. Ruth's doctor identified that she was vitamin B12 deficient because of certain medications she was taking. What form of dementia does Ruth have?

A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Reversible dementia
C) Parkinson's disease
D) Vascular dementia