Hi,
My father 88 year-old father is becoming progressively confused and is losing his ability how to remember how to do the simplest of every day tasks. It's a huge worry as he is also an insulin dependent diabetic. My mother is really struggling to cope. He has had several visits to the doctor and I have also spoken to the doctor to raise my concerns. The doctor mentioned referring him to the memory clinic but hasn't done so and has now prescribed anti-depressants believing his memory loss is due to depression. I'm really not convinced and the changes are happening at a dramatic pace. Could anyone advise how we can push for him to be referred? Would Dementia Friends also be able to provide advice/guidance to someone who hasn't had an official diagnosis. My mum is distraught and it is impacting their relationship and it is proving difficult to get the help/support they need.
My father 88 year-old father is becoming progressively confused and is losing his ability how to remember how to do the simplest of every day tasks. It's a huge worry as he is also an insulin dependent diabetic. My mother is really struggling to cope. He has had several visits to the doctor and I have also spoken to the doctor to raise my concerns. The doctor mentioned referring him to the memory clinic but hasn't done so and has now prescribed anti-depressants believing his memory loss is due to depression. I'm really not convinced and the changes are happening at a dramatic pace. Could anyone advise how we can push for him to be referred? Would Dementia Friends also be able to provide advice/guidance to someone who hasn't had an official diagnosis. My mum is distraught and it is impacting their relationship and it is proving difficult to get the help/support they need.