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I'm getting info together to talk to doctor and social services have Medicare and Medicaid. thanks

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Blood tests really don't show dementia; you generally need a full cognitive workup. You also need to rule out a lot of metabolic stuff such as hydrocephalus, sodium imbalance and UTIs. Tell us more and we can give you better information.
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You can take Mom to a neurologist and he will evaluate Mom and do what testing he feels necessary. There is one called an EEG that tests the brain waves.
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Wife was diagnosed with a CT scan. Hers is FTD with aphasia. And getting worse.
I was told the type of test would depend on her scores from the tests like drawing the clock.
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Docs make best guess based on cognitive testing and behaviors. The only sure way to know is upon death with an autopsy.
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