Family member is in a new assisted living facility. I am told by their physician on staff they have no diagnosis from previous Dr., but will treat dementia with current medication. Should she be reevaluated? The Dr. at the facility says that is not necessary. I am overseeing her health care and feel a diagnosis could be helpful. I have asked requested information from previous Dr. but get no response. I felt present Physician Assistant would have better results but they do not feel it is necessary. What should I do? Meryl
And if you can't, I just wouldn't allow her to be medicated willy nilly.
And if it's medications that are supposed to "slow the progression" of dementia, please know that those usually don't do a thing except upset ones stomach. And for the few that it does help it usually only does for the first 6 months or so.
I wish you well in getting this all figured out for your loved one.