What to do if my 70-year-old mother talks excessively for hours? - #56070

According to Ayurveda, excessive talking and memory disturbance in old age may occur due to aggravated Vata and mental stress/emotional grief. Keep her calm, avoid loneliness, give proper sleep, light nutritious diet, gentle oil massage, and emotional support. Brahmi or Medhya medicines may help –Rx: 1) Brahmi Vati – 1 tab twice daily after food 2) Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals 3) Ashwagandha Churna – 3 gm at bedtime with warm milk 4) Ksheerbala Taila – gentle head massage at night —Pathya: Warm fresh food, proper sleep, family interaction, light walk, meditation/prayer. —Apathya: Stress, loneliness, late-night waking, excess tea/coffee, excessive TV/mobile stimulation. —Advice: Kindly rule out dementia, depression, thyroid/B12 deficiency, hearing problems, and other neurological causes with physician consultation.