We'd strongly suggest calling our Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456 to speak with a dementia adviser. They will listen to your situation regarding your husband's experience with the hospital, and provide information and advice specific to your situation. You can read more about the support line (including opening hours) here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect-support-line
If you are worried that your husband's symptoms may be dementia, it's important to discuss this with the GP and ask to be referred to a specialist. Disagreeing with your doctor isn’t easy, but feel confident in explaining the situation. The doctor has a duty to provide the most appropriate support. This page has information to help you prepare and get the most out of your conversation: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/dia…
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We'd strongly suggest calling our Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456 to speak with a dementia adviser. They will listen to your situation regarding your husband's experience with the hospital, and provide information and advice specific to your situation. You can read more about the support line (including opening hours) here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect-support-line
If you are worried that your husband's symptoms may be dementia, it's important to discuss this with the GP and ask to be referred to a specialist. Disagreeing with your doctor isn’t easy, but feel confident in explaining the situation. The doctor has a duty to provide the most appropriate support. This page has information to help you prepare and get the most out of your conversation: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/dia…
In the meantime, we also have an article about someone asking 'I want to go home' that you may be interested in: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/i-want-go-home-what-to-say-to-someon…
We hope this is helpful for now, Beryl - but please do call our support line for more information.
Alzheimer's Society website team