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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absolutely mention it, OP. There are medications now for certain types of dementia.

Doctors who don't keep up with modern breakthroughs may not be aware of this. My husband, a doctor, is less aware than I am about certain medical innovations.

All her children need to be aware of your observations during her stay with you. That's just ethics.
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I have told her DD. I have said it is her business not mine, but I felt I should let her know about the memory issues we witnessed while she was here because I was concerned these might leave her vulnerable in other environments.

So. Done.

Thanks everyone for input. [/quote]

I think this was the right thing to do. You've noted your observations and concerns, didn't offer a diagnosis from you and Dr. Google, and now the ball is in her kids' court. [/quote]

I just posted, but I see you did inform an adult child. You did your part OP. Just remember it's not clear cut. It's very hard to protect an elder who doesn't want to be protected and it's hard to force a full-blown evaluation.[/quote]

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