re: Serious question for OT medical professionals or anyone with opinions/experience

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I have a relative whose Dr. thinks she has mild dementia. No symptoms that I can tell. She keeps house, cooks, looks after herself and her husband, is oriented to time/place, etc. But he has observed some personality changes over time. His recommendation is to just be watchful. No referral to a specialist, no medication, and no activity restrictions-she can do whatever she wants, including continuing to drive. Does sound like a reasonable course of action under the circumstances? I was expecting a more proactive approach.

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All he is asking you to do is keep an eye on her and see if you notice anything, in my opinion that is 100% reasonable. Why be more proactive unless you know you have a reason to be, ya know?