What was the hardest part about getting a dementia diagnosis for a loved one?

What was the hardest part about getting a dementia diagnosis for a loved one? question that I answered on Quora K Mustafa, Alzheimer Caregiver Answered 1m ago My mother did not realize she had a memory problem, so it was hard to get her to go get tested and complete the testing required it was about three years be getting a diagnosis. I would take her to the doctor and pass notes to the doctor . and called the doctors, and kept rescheduling appointments. I was very determined and I finally she had a brain scan and other tests Dementia is an “umbrella term” and not a specific disease. It describes symptoms of a major neurocognitive disorder that interferes with the patient’s ability to perform everyday functions and activities. Dementia diagnosis and treatment vary based on the cause and depend on careful medical, cognitive and physical assessments conducted by our experts. One or more of our following specialists may perform the initial assessment: A geriatrician (trained to treat older adults) A neurologist (trained to treat brain/neurocognitive disorders) A geriatric psychiatrist (trained in mental/cognitive disorders of older adults)

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