78-Year-Old Woman w/ Alzheimer’s Lost Her Life After Drowning in Creek
A 78-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease tragically drowned in a creek near her home in Brgy Annaguan, Rizal, Cagayan.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to the gradual decline of cognitive functions, such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. It’s the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Early symptoms include mild memory loss and confusion. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience significant memory loss, difficulty with language, disorientation, and changes in behavior and personality.
They may struggle with basic tasks, such as managing finances or navigating familiar places. The exact cause is not fully understood, but it involves the buildup of proteins in the brain, including amyloid plaques and tau tangles. These abnormalities lead to the death of brain cells and the loss of connections between them.
On Friday, July 26, 2024, an elderly lady who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease lost her life after drowning in a creek. Her body was discovered by her grandchild around 8 a.m.
The senior citizen victim, Felipa Bambalan, was last seen the previous evening after consuming alcoholic beverages. Her family reported her missing the following morning. It is believed that she had been in the water for approximately three hours before being found.
According to the local police, the woman may have accidentally slipped into the creek, which is about 300 meters from her home. The investigation suggests that her Alzheimer’s disease might have contributed to the accident, as she could have become disoriented and fallen into the water.
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The family and community are grieving the loss of Felipa Bambalan, and this unfortunate event underscores the challenges faced by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.