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I sat next to my Mom when she took the test and when it was over I joked that I would have missed some of those answers. The doctor told me that it wasn't a matter of getting the answers right it was how you responded in terms of how long it took to reply and other subtle clues.

I am sorry that both of your parents may have it. It isn't easy to deal with at all. I think combativeness is an early symptom and goes away as other problems arise. That was how it went with my Mom. Personality may be a factor in how argumentative/combative a person with dementia is too. Thankfully Mom is as sweet as can be (always has been) and she is too frail to be a physical problem for me.

I wish you the best in helping them. It may well be the biggest challenge you have ever undertaken.