My friend is 58 and has been showing increasing signs of dementia/Alz. Her short term memory is totally non-existent, she went into her car one day and could not remember what to do, and she can't tell the time on a clock with hands etc. She has also lost taste and smell senses. She has been for a cat scan and (she says) it is clear. I'm not sure what I should press for her to get tested on - memory test, memory clinic or what next. I did get her to get her vit b12 levels checked but they came back clear. She has no family and lives on her own and has very few(3) friends. I feel that someone needs to be on her case as living on her own, she needs to get into the system sooner rather than later. And I have no faith in her doctor directing her possible diagnosis/treatment/care. He seems to be dragging his heels over everything.
Can anyone tell me how to proceed? She is currently being treated for anxiety.
Can anyone tell me how to proceed? She is currently being treated for anxiety.