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src52003
Asked January 2019
Should you tell a person they have dementia if they are also depressed and anxious?
My mom is 77 years old with history of strokes.
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JoAnn29
Jan 2019
I think the diagnosis of Dementia should come from the doctor. He should sit down in front of her and make sure he has her attention. Thats what Moms doctor did.
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