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What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 21 8:56am | Replies (46)

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@myrtbeth

This is not a rebuttal. I completely agree with your assessment. I have taken my husband to a number of practitioners since he developed symptoms. Sadly our long time primary care doctor retired before symptoms started. No one has been able or willing to even provide a diagnosis, though his symptoms are now at a Level 5/6 stage. It is support groups like this and caring family and friends who offer the best help.

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Can you replace the primary care doc? You will need one to refer him into care facilities at some point. And if he would cooperate for evaluation, a neuropsychologist can document the stage but they typically need a referral from a primary care or Neurologist.

I would say Find a neurologist if you want a diagnosis.