20th July 2023

A 76-year-old woman attends your clinic with her son. She is unable to give a clear history.

A 76-year-old woman attends your clinic with her son. She is unable to give a clear history. Her son tells you that she has steadily become more forgetful over the last few years. He says he became more worried when a neighbour found her wandering in the street in the middle of the night.

Physical examination is normal. A full set of blood tests do not show any reversible cause for the patient’s cognitive decline.

What would be the most appropriate next step?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.