Hi, my dad doesn’t have a formal diagnosis yet but he has had a memory assessment and only scored 37/100. The memory nurse did tell me that he hadn’t done very well at all and that the cut off is 82/100. The nurse said that it’s not looking good. We are now waiting to see the consultant who will also have seen my dads brain scan by the time we see him. I first noticed that he was struggling with finding the right words. This is something that dad noticed too. Then his speech is often slurred or he mumbles. Then he couldn’t remember how to use the remote control. Dad is now having delusions. The first time it happened was 16 months ago. He then started getting suspicious of people he has known all their lives. Over the past few weeks he has accused me of all sorts but mostly stealing his things which is very upsetting as there is no reasoning with him and he is so convinced it is true. It is as if he becomes a different person. The delusions are happening more frequently. He also accepted a lift home from complete strangers and whilst this could have been a random act of kindness, it could also have been predatory. I am worried he may refuse to go to the follow up appointment at the memory clinic. Somebody at the bus stop has told him that it is the first step of looking to put him into a home so I can have his house. He told me that he is not going to anymore doctors or hospital appointments and just wants to live out the rest of his days at home. All I want is to be able to look after him and to have some idea what to expect and what help and support is available so that he can continue to live independently for as long as possible. I would be really grateful to hear from anyone that has been or is currently going through a similar experience with their loved one. I feel heartbroken ? thank you in anticipation of any replies