Hi everybody
I am one of three children who are increasingly concerned with our mothers (95) short term memory. Our father (88) is looking after her in the family home and after persuading him to take her to her GP for a diagnosis they appear to have been put off from pursuing the matter any further.
The GP did a simple memory test. Said that further tests - blood, urine and brain scans would be required and did they really want to put her through this.
They decided not. They are happy with this result because they have at least done what we were asking.
Should we be concerned at this apparent lack of eagerness on behalf of the GP to take the matter further?
Comments and experiences would be greatly appreciated.
R
I am one of three children who are increasingly concerned with our mothers (95) short term memory. Our father (88) is looking after her in the family home and after persuading him to take her to her GP for a diagnosis they appear to have been put off from pursuing the matter any further.
The GP did a simple memory test. Said that further tests - blood, urine and brain scans would be required and did they really want to put her through this.
They decided not. They are happy with this result because they have at least done what we were asking.
Should we be concerned at this apparent lack of eagerness on behalf of the GP to take the matter further?
Comments and experiences would be greatly appreciated.
R