bluweyze Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Has anyone had any experience with a doctor who has good, up to date, understanding of Alzheimer's? I see a recommended neurologist in the pinned list (Dr Surat Tanprawate at Siripat) and if all else fails that will be my point of call, but I would like to hear fro someone who has experienced this and recommends a doctor if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have seen Dr.Surat a couple of times for a lower leg neurological problem. Whilst waiting to see him, a couple of quite elderly Thai ladies were brought into the room by nurses and seated at a table, with some paper and pencil. I wandered over out of curiosity and saw that they had exact copies of a Mini Mental test drawing, that we used many years ago in UK, for assessing if someone has the start or progression of Alzheimer's. So my guess is that this wouldn't be a bad place to start and Dr. Surat would certainly point you in the direction that's required. All the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Check here: http://www.alzheimerthailand.com/AlzheimerThailand/Index.htm English, German and Thai spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluweyze Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Check here: http://www.alzheimerthailand.com/AlzheimerThailand/Index.htm English, German and Thai spoken. Thanks I know of the Kamlangchay care facility, but it the medical support that I am looking for, to further diagnose the type of dementia and prescribe medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluweyze Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have seen Dr.Surat a couple of times for a lower leg neurological problem. Whilst waiting to see him, a couple of quite elderly Thai ladies were brought into the room by nurses and seated at a table, with some paper and pencil. I wandered over out of curiosity and saw that they had exact copies of a Mini Mental test drawing, that we used many years ago in UK, for assessing if someone has the start or progression of Alzheimer's. So my guess is that this wouldn't be a bad place to start and Dr. Surat would certainly point you in the direction that's required. All the very best. She has had the tests done in the UK which were quite extensive and mostly in an interview format. This confirms dementia, but there is a further stage which involves a brain scan to assess the dementia type. Until that is done medication should not be prescribed (they say in the UK). My mother is travelling here for the necessary care before the slow process of the UK healthcare system can complete the program. I have read everything that I can so that the care and mental stimulation can be as effective as possible. I think a meeting with Dr Surat seems the most likely next step. Thank you for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 A trolling nonsense post has been removed as well as the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Check here: http://www.alzheimerthailand.com/AlzheimerThailand/Index.htm English, German and Thai spoken. Thanks I know of the Kamlangchay care facility, but it the medical support that I am looking for, to further diagnose the type of dementia and prescribe medication. I imagine that Martin might be able to give you some assistance in finding a diagnostician locally, et cetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have seen Dr.Surat a couple of times for a lower leg neurological problem. Whilst waiting to see him, a couple of quite elderly Thai ladies were brought into the room by nurses and seated at a table, with some paper and pencil. I wandered over out of curiosity and saw that they had exact copies of a Mini Mental test drawing, that we used many years ago in UK, for assessing if someone has the start or progression of Alzheimer's. So my guess is that this wouldn't be a bad place to start and Dr. Surat would certainly point you in the direction that's required. All the very best. She has had the tests done in the UK which were quite extensive and mostly in an interview format. This confirms dementia, but there is a further stage which involves a brain scan to assess the dementia type. Until that is done medication should not be prescribed (they say in the UK). My mother is travelling here for the necessary care before the slow process of the UK healthcare system can complete the program. I have read everything that I can so that the care and mental stimulation can be as effective as possible. I think a meeting with Dr Surat seems the most likely next step. Thank you for your support. I think it's at the very least a good first step and I'm sure from there you will get many leads. Worrying times,.....hope you get the help you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluweyze Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thank you all for the messages of support.Alzheimer's is a horrible illness but it affects relatives sometimes more than it does the patient. There is no reason that an Alzheimer's patient cannot enjoy life. The main problem is that the generation it is affecting went through WW2 and they tend to be a proud and self reliant set of people who don't like it when they need to be cared for. I try to explain to my mother that there comes a time when she must take something back from those she has given to and there is no shame in being helped. Sometimes everybody has to give up their independence and accept assistance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluweyze Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Check here: http://www.alzheimerthailand.com/AlzheimerThailand/Index.htm English, German and Thai spoken. Thanks I know of the Kamlangchay care facility, but it the medical support that I am looking for, to further diagnose the type of dementia and prescribe medication. I imagine that Martin might be able to give you some assistance in finding a diagnostician locally, et cetera. You make a very good point and I know that his mother is a Alzheimer's sufferer so I will contact him. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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