Reader Seeks Advice on How to Address the Issue of Dementia with Her Father

One of our readers writes in and asked this question.

How do I address with my Dad about going to the doctor as we believe we are seeing either the signs of dementia or alzheimer's in his behavior. He does not have a physican and does not go to the doctor.. but we (my family) have seen a progression in his behavior lately. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

There is at least one additional issue. This man lives in small town, and there are no specialists directly available to him.

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