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What Type Of Specialist Doctor Should A Person Affected With Dementia Be Taken To?
I have. neighbor whose mother has dementia that was diagnosed by a family physician. The family would like to see a specialist that can answer more specific answers and make sure this is the correct diagnosis. If the mother does definitely have dementia, they want a plan of care. What type of specialist should they take their mother to? Thank you very much.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
Hello,
You can take the patient who has been diagnosed with dementia to a Geriatrician for better management. You can even consult Geriatric Psychiatrist, Neurologists or Neuropsychologist's for tests related to memory & thinking.
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Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
You can take the patient who has been diagnosed with dementia to a Geriatrician for better management. You can even consult Geriatric Psychiatrist, Neurologists or Neuropsychologist's for tests related to memory & thinking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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Hello,
A person suspected to have dementia can get evaluated by a neurologist. An MRI should be done to see the brain conditions to verify the diagnose.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
A person suspected to have dementia can get evaluated by a neurologist. An MRI should be done to see the brain conditions to verify the diagnose.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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