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New person who is caregiver for spouse and finding no one to talk to
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Thanks to all for your hugs and input.
What benefit is there from the blood test that tell why a persons memory is failing? This sounds bad but I have seen it elsewhere - is it a research thing for the doctors. Again I saw this elsewhere/ it has been in the back of my mind for awhile. Thanks for your input. Not sure I know how to use mayo connect
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@banjo5
My husband had the blood test (p-Tau 217) to determine if his dementia is Alzheimer's. If it was Alzheimer's there are infusions that can be given to slow the progress (Kinsula or Leqembi). There was another blood test he had that has something to do with Parkinson's. Both turned out to be negative in his case but it helps them narrow down the diagnosis.
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@banjo5
Well, you must be using this site correctly because we are all communicating. 😊
I feel the main reason folks should get a formal diagnosis is to rule out the cognitive issues being caused by any number of other things that have nothing to do with dementia, and are perhaps treatable (unlike dementia).
I know post-surgery brain, long COVID brain, B-12 deficiency, etc. are just a few of the other culprits.
Just my 2 cents. All the best.
Judi, the Oregon beaver 🦫