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I'm with gladimhere on this one. Why would you put your mother through any testing when I'm sure she was already assessed before she was accepted into the nursing facility?
I'm sure that they are more than aware of your mothers condition(s), before they agreed to take her in.
Let her live out her days in peace without undue aggravation.
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Jacobwilleyj12, when my Dad went to move into senior living, it was the facility who did an assessment as to whether my Dad was able to live in Independent Living or in Memory Care. Dad didn't need to see a doctor regarding any memory issues, to which were very mild. The facility said he was fine for Independent Living.

Later down the road, the senior living facility recommended that Dad needed to move to Memory Care as they were noticing dementia type behavior, such as wandering at night. Once again, Dad didn't need to see a doctor.

My Mom went to live in a nursing home because of a really bad fall caused her to accelerate to late stage dementia and also could no longer walk/stand. Prior to that her memory was fairly good for someone who was 97. Mom never went to see a doctor about dementia.

Therefore, I would check with the nursing home to see what they require.
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In my situation mom's doctor evaluated/tested her then diagnosed dementia (Medicare calls it "senile degeneration of the brain"). For my mom this diagnosis was required to be admitted to hospice, because she had no other condition they consider a comorbidity. Point being that if you ever want to bring hospice on board you may need such a diagnosis in her medical record anyway. You may consider hospice care at home, AL, MC or in SNF depending on how much help she needs with the activities of daily living. I found hospice care at home very helpful in the months leading up to mom going to MC. I hope you find good care for your mother.
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Has she been tested and "formally" diagnosed with some form of dementia?
If she has not been tested, has not ben formally diagnosed then she should have a full medical exam including testing for dementia.
Placing her in a "Nursing Home" also known now as a Skilled Nursing Facility needs more than just a diagnosis.
Typically a Skilled Nursing Facility will have residents that REQUIRE on going medical care.
Where she would be better placed would be Memory Care. Typically Memory Care units are locked so that a resident can not leave.
And unless you are her POA or Guardian if she does not want to move to a facility she can refuse. (This can get complicated)
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How do you know your mother is suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia if she's never been tested? Yes, imo she should definitely be seen by her doctor and given a cognition exam such as a MoCA or SLUMS test to see what number she scores on the 1-30 scale to determine if dementia is a factor before you place her in Skilled Nursing. These tests are quick & painless, not worthless at all as they are very useful in determining the level of dementia an elder is suffering from at any given time. Many facilities require at least one written diagnosis of AD or dementia before they will even accept a resident into a memory care wing or facility. For Skilled Nursing admittance, your mother will need to require help with at least 2 Activities of Daily Life *ADLs* such as:

Eating.
Bathing or showering.
Grooming.
Walking.
Dressing and undressing.
Transfers.
Toileting.

An assessment will be made of your mother by the SNF to see if she's eligible for admission prior, so you do want all your ducks in a row.

Best of luck.
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Dementia? Why?

She will have an assessment completed before they accept her to determine the level of care she needs. Each facility has their own process. Don't put mom through what would be worthless testing.
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