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Lucille80
Asked February 2020
How do I find a doctor to diagnose dementia? My husband has had multiple concussions over the years and recently had a small stroke.
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JoAnn29
Feb 2020
If he sees a neurologist then he can diagnose him. If not, then I would make an appt with one.
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chdottir
Feb 2020
Do you live near a major university? Ours had a brain and memory wellness center and that is where we went. They were great.
Other than that, probably talking with your primary care physician is a good place to start. He can refer you to a neurologist.
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Other than that, probably talking with your primary care physician is a good place to start. He can refer you to a neurologist.
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