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As Geaton suggests, anesthesia can cause cognitive issues that can mimic dementia. That aside, assessing your mom for dementia starts with her primary care physician. A very short cognitive and functional screening can be done by her PCP. If, as a result of those tests, and input from you regarding family history and your own observations, dementia is suspected, the dr. can either continue testing to see if the dementia is caused by a treatable condition, or refer your mom to a specialist, typically a neurologist. The neurologist could perform various procedures like CT or MRI scans, blood work, and spinal taps to look for certain biomarkers, indicative of a progressive disease. So your first step is to make an appt with her PCP. Most PCPs are now routinely screening the elderly for dementia, but you might want to give a heads up to her dr.
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