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Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (16)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @jamesmiles, I'm tagging fellow members @meitsjustme @centre @maryvc @tgeno @tunared who can share how they were able to get their partners referred for an evaluation by a neuropsychologist.

If you live near a Mayo Clinic facility, you may be able to self refer. See here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

I assume your husband has not yet been officially diagnosed with cognitive impairment or dementia, but you're seeing the signs. Is that correct?

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meitsjustme | @meitsjustme | Oct 22, 2023

Hi Colleen,
My husband has been seeing a neurologist for years for an essential tremor. A few years ago I noticed his memory loss and asked to accompany him to his neurology appointment. The doctor ordered an MRI of the brain, and it showed no plaques or blood vessel occlusion. So, we let things ride for a number of years. My husband's memory problems stayed static for a couple of years, but this year it got worse. I asked to accompany him again to his neurology appointment. The doctor ordered an EEG, another MRI, and a neuro-psych exam. That's how it happened for us. I hope this history helps other people with the same problems. My husband's family has a history of Alzheimers Disease. Good luck with your search for answers. We're still searching, too.

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