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What is the best screening instrument to measure cognitive decline?
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MissesJ
Replied Apr 19, 2024
What is the accuracy of a "mental test" of remembering 3 words and drawing a clock?
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Toadhall
Answered Oct 2018
How can we get a urine sample from our Mom to be tested for a possible UTI? She is completely incontinent & only goes in her Depends.
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Helenscott
Answered Aug 2019
Time for a different neurologist?
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Peanuts56
Answered Mar 2020
Advice on how to get Dad to let me come to Mom's appointments?
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MamaChar
Answered Dec 2018
Anyone's elderly mom experiencing shortness of breath, heart racing, and other symptoms every morning?
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GardenArtist
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Mom has moderate Alzheimer's and recently began exhibiting the Parkinsonian Gait & shuffling. Could she also have Parkinson's?
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gladimhere
Answered Jan 2019
How long was it for you from the time your primary care doctor suspected dementia until a diagnosis was confirmed?
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Billie36
Answered May 2019
Why can't they see it?
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Jessica40
Answered Dec 2018
Neuro visit- Dr. Notes. How did you learn or get a diagnosis for your parent?
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97yroldmom
Answered Feb 2022
Our LO lives alone/not in the same state. We need a diagnosis but won't go to a dr and gets angry when mention it Everyday is so different.
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Beatty
Replied Feb 2021
Mom suddenly asked about dementia after years of denial. I know diagnosis is next but how to talk to her doctor who doesn't like interference?
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Karsten
Answered Jul 2020
Have any of you had to get an official diagnosis for Alzheimer's and/or Dementia for your LO?
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AnnReid
Answered Jul 2020
No neurologists available for assessment. Any suggestions?
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Tynagh
Replied Jun 30, 2023
Seeking thoughts about consulting with psychiatrist for DNA testing to match best possible medication for memory and anxiety related to Alzheimer's?
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taimedowne
Answered Mar 2023
My mom is in the mental hospital for evaluation.
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Kakimax
Replied Apr 18, 2024
How important is it to get a firm diagnosis of dementia?
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drooney
Answered Dec 2018
Family members won’t cooperate with cognitive assessment. Any advice?
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seekingjoy
Replied Oct 2019
Forgetfulness, confusion or something worse?
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SSmyth
Answered Jul 2018
Undiagnosed dementia?
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NeedsHelp1972
Answered Jan 2018
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