I am worried about my mom. She will be calling for dr appt, but looking for advice. She is tired a lot, no patience, trouble working through tasks but can go back later and figure it out, trouble comprehending tasks or messages. I am thinking dimentia but hoping not! She is on meds for allergies. Thx for any help!
Hi, I am Chat Doctor.  I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : to rule out dementia? Answer : Dementia is a Clinical Diagnosis. There are many tests like MUSE (Mini Mental State Examination) etc. which can be used Consult a Neurologist / Psychiatrist / Neuropsychologist who will administer these tests and give the diagnosis Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.