I would like my father to be evaluated, so I know what to do. I spoke to his dr but he attributes it to old age. Will a social worker be able to come to the house and have him evaluated?
Sounds like your doctor is like the one my mother goes to - everything is 'well, you are not a spring chicken, so what do you expect?' Some doctors will call in a psychiatrist or a social worker, but you may have to go over the doctor's head and do it yourself. Your father made need an anti depressant..
I believe so and it sounds like a good idea. Also he would probably benefit from being seen by a geriatrician. GP's often do not pick up on the issues seniors have. His symptoms could be due to a number of things, and certainly dementia is one of them. Good luck.
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