Dementia and Alzheimers

Is it possible to get my elderly mother who suffers from Dementia a referral to see a consultant?

My GP doesn’t have any training in dementia and I feel the medication he has prescribed for my mother isn’t doing any good. Can I get him to refer her to see someone such a specialist who specialises in this illness?

Yes. You should ask your GP for a referral to a psychiatrist who specialises in the elderly and their problems. He/she will almost certainly agree, and if they dont, then they should give the reason. However is your GP also your mother’s GP? If not then it would be better to contact the doctor or practice who look after her. Seeing a specialist will certainly help put your mind at rest that you have done everything for your mother, but it is possible that it may not improve this distressing condition. I hope it does.

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