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I am scheduled for dementia testing by my GP. Any advice?
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jfbctc
Answered Aug 2021
Why no diagnosis?
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bluebell19
Replied Jul 2021
Went with my father to his doctor today, he passed memory test with flying colors! How can this be?
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LOOKaSQUIRREL
Answered Jun 2021
Trying to get mom's dementia diagnosed. The next step is a memory clinic. Is this where she gets her diagnosis? She needs the right meds.
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funkygrandma59
Answered Jun 2021
How important is it to see a neurologist?
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Peacefulness
Answered May 2021
I'm looking for advice about a dementia patient who scored high on a memory test yet continued to show symptoms of dementia. Thoughts?
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Llamalover47
Replied May 2021
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Early Alzheimer’s and napping?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2021
Hoping to get a return call from neuro office tomorrow . . .what specific tests should I be asking for?
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ElizabethY
Answered May 2021
What kind of questions do geriatric psychiatrists ask? I made an appt for an assessment for my dementia-ridden Mom.
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disgustedtoo
Answered Apr 2021
How do you decide when to get a family member tested for dementia?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Apr 2021
How do I tell DH's neurologist that I nor he can wait 6 more months to see if there is any memory decline from the tests just run?
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xrayjodib
Answered Apr 2021
Mom (76) ran out in traffic screaming because "a voice" told her to do it or she would be killed. Hospital released her in 3 hrs. Thoughts?
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elaine1962
Answered Mar 2021
Can you force someone to be evaluated for Alzheimer’s/Dementia?
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GardenHoneyBee
Answered Mar 2021
How do you get a person checked for dementia?
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SeniorsHelp
Answered Mar 2021
How can I convince my mom to take her condition seriously? Is there a new medication for treatment?
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AnnReid
Answered Mar 2021
How often should a dementia patient have MRI testing done??
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earlybird
Answered Feb 2021
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
What is the difference in cognitive decline and dementia?
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MJ1929
Answered Feb 2021
I would imagine many are going through these things...Why do they continue these pointless tests?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2021
Mom scored 5/30 on the memory test - how bad is that?
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ZippyZee
Replied Jan 2021
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