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Recently found out my grandma has dementia. what type of doctor do we see and can you recommend one in the beaumont texas area?
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Neurologist: Both neurologists and neuropsychologists can be helpful to your grandmother.
Answered 5/26/2021
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Depends: Geriatricians, geriatric psychiatrists as well as some other physicians may be helpful. Ask the primary care provider for referrals. Also the american association for geriatric psychiatry has an online referral service that may be helpful.
Answered 11/27/2017
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