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@ Doctor Tim

Iris L.
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Welcome.  I see that you are a doctor for your local Conservator's Office.  I am wondering what type of new information you are seeking?  I was a doctor in my working years, in pediatrics.  I knew next to nothing about dementia.  I have since learned a lot.  

Iris L.

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  • Jo C.
    Jo C. Member Posts: 2,958
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    Hello, in case you missed my Post on the other Thread, I am Posting my queries again so I understand better as I am not fully understanding:

    Hello Dr. Tim; I am a bit confused by your Profile. I noticed that you list yourself in your Profile as a, "Professional Caregiver, " and also list other professional information. To clarify:

    What specific field is your doctorate in?  Is your professionl life limited to being assigned as a legal conservator?

    How long have you been a conservator?

    How do you diagnose dementia in a person - what testing is done to confirm the diagnosis and then specifically diagnosing which specific type of dementia is present in a person as there are so many different types and adequate treatment relies upon the specifics . . .

     Do you or have you done any hands-on caregiving of any individuals?

    It would be nice to have a clearer picture.

    Thank you.

    J.

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Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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