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After a stroke what should we watch for suspicious of altzimers or dementia

OllieD
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in I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
Someone in the home had a stroke a couple of years ago and did very little recovery assistance. Now told to live a normal life. Showing aggression, slurred speech, forgetting things, hygiene issues, bladder issues. Possible depression and lack or motivation spends 10 or more hours a day watching TV. How do we help is refusing help but making living situation for others in home miserable

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  • M1
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    Welcome to the forum. Get them to their doctors, any way you can. Was a neurologist involved? If so I'd request to be seen there, and tell them all your concerns in writing before the appointment. You may want to ask for a referral to a geriatric psychiatrist also. Tell your loved one that a checkup is required or they'll lose their insurance.

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