She isnt a doctor just read a couple of things online and labelled her with this disease.The bad part is if it can get any worse,is that she has done nothing from that point on to help her grandma with this.Shes afraid that if taken in to a doctor that she'll lose her right to have grandma change her will in favor of her granddaughter.Grandma is simply getting old and I believe she hasn't got the disease but she should be seen by a doctor to check for sure. Should APS be notified about this because it is a form of abuse and neglect.I believe theres alot more that can be done than just watching her die from something that your not qualified to diagnose.Please help me to make the right choice on whether to report this to APS thank you for your time
What are the consequences of being labeled by a family member as having dementia?
It certainly does sound like a visit to a doctor is in order. What is preventing your friend from calling and making an appointment? Could you help her get to the appointment?
Besides the granddaughter, what other family members are involved in your friend's care?
My mother had dementia for over four years before it was diagnosed. I knew she had it because all the symptoms were there. I didn't know what kind of dementia it was. The type has still not be diagnosed, but she behaves like it's vascular dementia, so I trust my instincts.
About the will -- I would be more concerned about the grandmother's well-being than about the will. It sounds like a doctor is the way to go. I'm surprised they even brought up the will, since Grandmother has many more years to go. The money is still hers.
I'm not agreeing she should but if that's the reason there must be someone else who doesn't want Will changed..