Hi
@Chocco , I replied further upthread to say that knowing she had dementia didnt benefit my mum, but I would like to point out that having the diagnosis did benefit her indirectly because she was started on donepezil and it opened up doors.
My OH does not have a diagnosis and if it were Alzheimers he could have medication to help boost the brain (like mum had). Although it was OK in the early stages, not having a diagnosis means that those doors to help me care for him are not open. I have no access to a dementia navigator or the Community Mental Health Team and when he went through an aggressive phase I had no help. I cannot access the local dementia hub or other things arranged for people with dementia, I cannot get a blue badge or get council tax disregard for him. At the moment I have been trying to get respite, but most places want a diagnosis and will not accept him without one.
If you can get a diagnosis, go for it.