Mum (71) in denial; refusing medical appts so no support for Dad (sick carer, 81)

[Bod]

Hi tts502,
I beleive there's no chance of her going anywhere near a medical professional. That's the sticking point!
Mum went to the GP (after 7 years of persuasion) for a "general check-up" after Dad wrote to the GP about her behaviours. The GP told her that she shows symptoms of dementia and referral to a memory clinic was made. This is where the heels dug in. "What to doctors know anyway?" "I'm just not going, I don't trust doctors." So without the tests - no diagnosis - no support services.

Fair enough, she doesn't trust Dr's.
Would she go, just to prove the Dr's wrong?

Bod