Memory Test Northern General Hospital

[Caroline 11]

Hello, has anyone had to take an elderly relative for a memory test at the Northern General Hospital. Could you let me know exactly what happens so I know what to expect. Many thanks 

[Guest busdriver1]

2 minutes ago, Caroline said:

Hello, has anyone had to take an elderly relative for a memory test at the Northern General Hospital. Could you let me know exactly what happens so I know what to expect. Many thanks 

I went but can't recall what was involved. 

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

Not a nice comment- although memory tests aren't what they used to be...

[Rockers rule 673]

1 hour ago, Jeffrey Shaw said:

Not a nice comment- although memory tests aren't what they used to be...

How can you be absolutely sure  .

[Rollypolly 51]

They'll be asked about 15 standard questions. Things like spell world backwards or count from 20 backwards. Also they'll be given 3 simple words to remember then asked to repeat them later.  It's important that your relative stays calm and doesn't stress about it. You can find more information on the NHS website.  Good luck.

[Rockers rule 673]

 Just failed mine🥴

 

Decided to have another go at restoring an old truck down't yard.

Super dooper extension lead all the way from the garage,

Grinder, camera (before & after) etc.

I'd done some work on it many moons ago & remembered there were two brackets someone had welded in place stopping removal of the cab.

Everything that had been 'temporally'  stuffed inside removed ✔️ Jobs a good un ✔️.

Well it would have been if there had been any brackets to remove   .

Can't for the life of me remember removing them  .

Is this the start of turning sealion .

 

Never mind, weathers improved inspiration levels up & I'm back in't garage  .

 

Keep safe out there  .

[Caroline 11]

On 18/04/2022 at 18:37, Rollypolly said:

They'll be asked about 15 standard questions. Things like spell world backwards or count from 20 backwards. Also they'll be given 3 simple words to remember then asked to repeat them later.  It's important that your relative stays calm and doesn't stress about it. You can find more information on the NHS website.  Good luck.

Thank you for your helpful reply. 

[Cassie57 10]

You will be given a questionnaire to fill in about your relative. They will be given a few questions to answer to assess what they can remember. It's nothing to worry about. Everyone was very helpful and sympathetic when we took my mum. 

Edited April 21, 2022 by Cassie57
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[Rockers rule 673]

1 hour ago, Cassie57 said:

You will be given a questionnaire to fill in about your relative. They will be given a few questions to answer to assess what they can remember. It's nothing to worry about. Everyone was very helpful and sympathetic when we took my mum. 

We went through the same thing with the father in law.

Thing was, he was bloody good at answering questions and the 'set' words he'd been asked to remember could be remembered months later.

He could remember the semaphore he'd been taught at boys brigade but couldn't remember what he'd had for dinner.

 

Keep safe out there  .

 

On a lighter note.

I once went to buy a car from a guy with dementia (something his wife had told me he was interested in selling).

Anyway all was going well after being introduced to the husband.

From there on things turned into faulty towers.

The test drive nearly had us crash into the garage wall (he'd started it in gear) something the old guy thought was rather funny.

After convincing him swapping  seats, for me to reverse the car out the garage would be a good idea.

looking directly at me, once we'd swapped seats, I was met with a beaming smiley face and the words "hello, where we going"

While looking around the car, the old lass put me wise to the guy's condition (i'd twigged) and they'd no option but to sell the car.

The car was in good condition and I matched the price she wanted but just one last thing, for old times sake could I just take them for a run to their favourite spot at Ringinglow (less than 10 mins away) & that s how I ended up with a new-to-me car and an hour and a half suppin coffee out of a flask (i'd no idea she'd brought with her), with two delightful people at Burbage edge rocks just chilling out.

For someone with dementia the old guy was some Gardner but he did die shortly after and I did keep in touch with the old lass for a while.

 

Of course I got the "where have you been" when I got home (I hadn't fully trained her back then ) but we'd got us a Mk111 Cortina

 

Keep safe out there  .

 

[Caroline 11]

On 21/04/2022 at 20:21, Cassie57 said:

You will be given a questionnaire to fill in about your relative. They will be given a few questions to answer to assess what they can remember. It's nothing to worry about. Everyone was very helpful and sympathetic when we took my mum. 

Thank you