My cousin has been diagnosed with significant dementia. I saw signs over a year ago, but didn't realize what is was. I guess the next steps are to determine what is causing the problems. I've researched frontal lobe, Alzheimer's, and a couple other conditions. I have been told these conditions are treated the same. Is that true and if so, why does it matter what the actual cause is, except for family history of course.
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The AL facility has a section for Dementia patients. I have discussed that with the facility rep. As a backup, I've lined up two other facilities that are only Memory Care, in case the first place is not a good fit.
I have no intention to lock up anyone. This place is lovely and has all the activities and services my cousin needs. It's exactly where I would want to be if I were in her situation. They will also take her for all her medical tests and treatments. There is no one who lives in my cousin's town to do this for her and she can't drive.
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I guess the other tests will be upcoming, though the doctor didn't refer us to a neurologist. Our primary goal right now is to get her into AL.