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[quote=Anonymous]My dad was had a ton of different, seemingly unrelated health problems the last few years.  He's almost 77.  One of his health issues led to an MRI, and on the MRI report (which I saw, as I have access to all his records) it was noted "moderate vascular dementia".

His GP, who ordered the MRI, told my dad and my mom that that just meant "old guy brain" and nothing more.

My dad definitely has symptoms of dementia (confusion, getting lost in unfamiliar places, mixing up words, balance issues), but is able to get away with not seeking any better care because my mom takes care of him and he doesn't really do anything.  He has reported to me that "most days" he can "empty the dishwasher in the morning" - and that's a good day.  He otherwise just watches TV.  They leave the house a few times a week to go to a store, my mom drives and stays with him, and that's pretty much it.

I'm pretty frustrated he wasn't referred to a neurologist.  I also think his GP is terrible, as he (the doctor!) was one of those "covid isn't real" and "vaccinations are a hoax" kind of guys during the pandemic.

Thoughts?  Anyone have experience with this?  I don't want to push for him to see a neurologist if the answer is just to maintain a decent quality of life until you can't, because he IS maintaining a decent quality of life (and denial) thanks to my mom (who also is in denial, but will take care of him nonetheless).[/quote]

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