My 81 year old mother is moving toward moderate Alzheimers (my opinion). I wrote a letter to her personal physician and he administered a simple test where she was to copy an image that he had drawn and stated she did not have ALZ.
I wanted to start her on Aricept, because I realize if it works at all it is in the early onset. Now she is a year later) with a Neurologist that gave her an MRI (No results back yet), however the Dr. asked her 3 things to remember later in their discussion and she could not remember none of them. When asked to name as many animals as she could, she came up with dog, cat and elephant She has Chronic Anxiety and will come out of a room and say her wallet is missing. My Dad is sole caregiver also at 81, but they barely can keep up with physical problems and the Alzheimers disease is taking its toll. My query is both Mom and Dad are prideful and feel any duty they have done for years should keep on going (Driving and keeping straight the pill doses). With that pride having their 61 year old son at the doctor office to listen to the comments of the physician and parents is taboo. Who can I speak with about
making the transaction to help with their lives. Guilford Neurological is where Mom's Neurologist practices in Greensboro, NC. My field is Psychology so I know how important everything we do or don't do can affect them. At the above mentioned clinic
there is a Nurse Practioner who may be able to wrinkle out some of these kinks. What is your opinion on how I and my parents should proceed. Thank-you for your time, this a scary time for all of us. Help guide us to the best plan of action. Earl Smith-- Sorry if I knew I had to pay I would have never wasted my time on this. I thought with this devastating disease there was a caring physician that was giving back to the people to allay their fears...shouls have known always the mighty dollar!