Decision Point Consulting, Inc.
CARE AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE
Contact Us
Find out more about Decision Point Consulting's Care at the Crossroads of Life.
Call us at (636)207-8751
Fax us at (636)207-7561
Office Hours:  Monday -Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E-mail a Social Worker

14615 Manchester Road        Suite L04         Manchester, Missouri 63011
Frequently Asked Questions:
Aging Issues
My grandmother is becoming more forgetful.  How do I know if she
has Alzheimer's Disease?

    There are many factors that can cause forgetfulness, such as stress, grief,
    depression, poor nutrition, anxiety, medication interactions, etc.  The only way
    to know if your grandmother has Alzheimer's Disease is to have her evaluated
    by a physician.  You can start by taking her to her primary physician.  If
    possible, talk to the physician prior to the appointment or at the appointment
    to alert him/her to your concerns because your grandmother may not disclose
    or admit any memory problems to the physician.  The primary care physician
    should give her a comprehensive physical, including blood work and
    urinalysis, to determine if there are any physical or chemical reasons for the
    forgetfulness.  Depending on the results of those tests, the physician may
    refer her to a neurologist for further evaluation.

    While our social workers cannot give you a final determination as to whether
    or not your grandmother has Alzheimer's Disease, we can work with your
    doctor to provide an evaluation that will help make that determination.  Once a
    diagnosis is made, we can provide  you with a plan of care and then help
    implement that plan.
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