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“I have actual Alzheimer’s patients who perform better on this test at 85”

What??? That is no diagnosis, that is a brush off. Somebody needs to ask - what does that mean? If they feel she is faking then they need to say that too, no hedging! Why a psychologist? If mental illness was suspected then surely a psychiatrist would be more appropriate?

If she's failing cognitive tests then there is a reason for it and it needs to be addressed for her sake as well as yours, then a plan needs to be made that doesn't include you becoming her caregiver for the foreseeable future.
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Who went to the neurologists with her? Just your dad? I would think if her test results were that alarming they'd exhaust all possibilities with other specialists that the cause is biological before coming to the conclusion that it's psychological. If she's not faking it and people stop pursuing answers because they think she is, that would be incredibly cruel. So yes, I'd treat this as an actual physical problem before assuming the worst from her. That's how you'd want your family to treat you, right? Good luck...let us know if you find out anything new.
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I presume the usual personality changing medical reasons have been ruled out: vitamin deficiencies, stroke, hydrocephalus, brain tumour?

Fronto-temporal Lobe Dementia? It seems to strike younger people but probably very hard to diagnise early on.

If the Neurologist cannot find anything physical I suppose the Psychiatrist is next - to look at mental health.

Won't cook or clean could be depression? Or Adjustment Disorder? (Adjusting to being an empty nester). Dependant Personality traits or even disorder?

It may take a while for a correct diagnosis but it does sound like something is not right. Trust your instincts.
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