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Malka
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Hi,

How often do you take your parent to the neurologist. I don't see the need since his PC is a geriatrician and can handle his meds. What would be the need? Am I doing the wrong thing?

Thanks,

M

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  • M1
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    I don't think you're doing the wrong thing at all. While some folks may need a neurologist for diagnosis, ours was done entirely through our PCP. Until they have more to offer therapeutically, I agree with you that I don't see the point.....there have been earlier discussions of this issue, and I think there are differing opinions. but if you're good with what you have, i don't think you're losing anything by not going.

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
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