'86-Year-Old' Sa Mi-ja Underwent Dementia Test at Husband's Suggestion.. Doctor Surprised by Unexpected Results [Omi-ja]

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Actress Sa Mi-ja underwent a dementia test.

On the 2nd, the YouTube channel 'Not Omi-ja, But Sa Mi-ja' uploaded a video titled "Top Disease I Don't Want to Get: Dementia (Dementia Diagnosis Test, Difference Between Forgetfulness and Dementia)."

In the released video, Sa Mi-ja is shown going for a dementia test alongside her husband.

At the hospital, Sa Mi-ja asked her husband, "Why did you bring me here?" Her husband replied, "You've been unusually forgetful lately," and explained they had come for a dementia test.

Sa Mi-ja responded, "I was worried it might be too cautious, but I ended up worrying more about you."

When the production team asked Sa Mi-ja, "Have you been forgetful recently?" she answered, "Yes. I met someone after a long time and couldn't recall their name. I thought for a while. I wondered why this was happening." Her husband also agreed, saying, "As people age, the first thing they forget is names."

Later, meeting with the doctor, Sa Mi-ja said, "I've been sharp since childhood, memorizing things often as I aged. I felt relieved thinking I'd be fine, but he told me we're at an age where this could happen and asked if my brain was functioning well."

Her husband added, "Both of us have been forgetting things lately. It's severe enough for me to notice. Everyone around us has already had the test. We're too foolish."

The doctor said, "In this era of 100-year lifespans, being 80 might be considered a bit youthful. I think it's best to get tested when you feel fine and take preventive action as soon as any abnormality appears."

Sa Mi-ja and her husband underwent neuropsychological tests assessing memory, language ability, and spatial-temporal perception, along with brain MRI scans.

After the results came in, the doctor told Sa Mi-ja's husband, "There is some narrowing in your carotid artery, but it's still manageable. There's no need for major concern. Your blood pressure was slightly elevated. Given that you've been taking medication for gout and had high inflammation levels, this might be a side effect. Regarding the diabetes you're managing, rather than relying on your primary doctor to briefly check your blood pressure and start hypertension medication, it would be better to monitor it consistently every day."

Regarding Sa Mi-ja, the doctor explained, "When examining her brain, some atrophy and signs of aging are visible. Just as wrinkles and skin aging cannot be hidden, the same applies to the brain."

On Sa Mi-ja's dementia test results, the doctor said, "I was genuinely surprised. Both of you are remarkably excellent. Given your age, I was secretly worried, but your cognition is outstanding. Your short-term memory is exceptionally strong. Based on the scores, there is no suspicion of dementia; you are in the top tier by a wide margin."

Sa Mi-ja responded with relief, "I feel like I've become a scholarship student. Thank you for such kind words; I now feel proud and grateful."

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