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Old 12-25-2023, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree View Post
We started with cardiologist, who knew patient well, no primary care on record.

Through elder care attorneys, We had a court appointed social worker. Actually two different people at different days. Each came to home, with 4 hour evaluation, with observation, and conversations.
Neither a cardiologist nor a social worker has the training nor expertise to do a proper assessment for dementia. Plan on going to a specialist. They don't come to your home for four hours of conversation.
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