Hello,

I have a relative (74 years old) who exhibits varying but generally
slight degrees of memory loss and confusion.  Several family members
share this opinion, and although any one incident seems innocent enough,
it's almost impossible to spend even a brief time with her without one
or two "senior moments."  Some incidents seem to cross the line of
anything that would be explained by normal aging, and create genuine
concern.  She herself will talk of having "brain dead" days.

She has several ongoing medical issues, but none that are severe.
However, she takes a number of prescription drugs, including statins and
something related to a thyroid condition.  She also has a condition that
restricts all wheat and gluten products from her diet.

At our request, she's met with an internist (specializing in care of
seniors) and with a psychiatrist.  Both gave her what I consider trivial
cognitive tests, along the lines of  "do you know what day it is?".  Neither
doctor asked to speak with any friends or family members about their
perceptions, and the relative herself is often oblivious to incidents that
we think may be symptoms of something significant.

Can anyone help me identify a source for comprehensive testing of her
memory and cognitive skills?  In my (only semi-informed) opinion, this
needs to include detailed tests of her memory and cognition, a thorough
analysis of possible drug side effects or interactions, as well as
interviews
with people close to her.  On the chance that this is AD or some other
medical condition, we all want to catch it early and act accordingly.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.  We are located in
Kentucky, but could travel within the US if that's what's needed to get
access to thorough and up-to-date testing.

Best regards,

Greg