My mum has not 'officially' been diagnosed with dementia but her short term memory has gone. My dad did try but she walked out of the assessment and refused to go back. She can be very aggressive towards him. She forgot she had a son, my older brother. Her personal hygiene is none existent. There are lots of other symptoms, too many to post. My dad admitted privately to me that he is finding it harder to cope with her. Can he get some help via social services? I live 150 miles from them and work full time.