Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) typically appears in men and women over 55, with the median age in the mid-70's. This group is listed in the YahooGroups directory under SENIOR HEALTH. The main page for this group, along with links to additional information and a glossary of terms, is http://www.patsabin.com/NPH.html.

The TRIAD of symptoms for NPH are: (1) Gait Disturbance, including balance problems, shuffling walk (often described as a feeling of the feet being stuck to the floor), sudden falls; (2) Urinary Urgency or Incontinence, (3) Short term memory loss/dementia.

If you are a "seeker" we hope you'll find support and encouragement here. If you have been through the diagnosis and shunt surgery, we'd love for you to stick around to advise and encourage others.

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