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frankbonadies Asked April 2010

My family physician misdiagnosed my mother as schizophrenic, but we know she has dementia. Where can I find an experienced doctor in geriatric medicine?

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Apr 2010
Unfortunately, geriatricians can be hard to find in some communites. If your local clinics can't provide one, then try a neurologist who can do brain scans and other tests for dementia. A psychiatrist (a second one if the doctor you mention is one) can do these tests too. Ask ahead if they work with elders who may have dementia.
Carol

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