We visited mom's family doctor yesterday and he gave a prescription for depression. He did not tell us how to help her dementia or what type she has. We know she has some form of dementia but we did not know there are many types. Who can we talk to to help us help mom?
Thanks
They have special tests and do brain scans etc and can set you on a proper course.
Also contact an Elder Lawyer and get the Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney put together if it isn't already which will allow for you or someone else in the family to take control of finances and medical decisions when she can not do it any longer.
Family Dr's are OK...but getting a specialist is IMHO essential as they know what they are looking for and how these things are best dealt with.
Hope that helps.