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We've had one zoom call with Dr since we go away for the summer so this will be first Dr follow up since diagnosis in May of last year. Hubbys memory has significantly decreased and he gets agitated very easily now. I do I share changes with Dr at appointment with upsetting my hubby. My hubby doesn't see the changes at all. Will Dr do the memory testing again as he did at the first appointment. Will he order any other testing. Dr did put him on Memantine but if he is getting worse should… read more
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Members offered helpful strategies for sharing updates about a loved one's decline with the doctor without causing distress at the... Read more
My mother's doctor actually specialized in Alzheimer's and had a wonderful solution to this issue that you may want to perhaps share with your doctor. After he came in and talked to us both, did the exam, etc. he left the room. Within a couple of minutes, he had his nurse come in and tell me that the front desk had a couple of questions about the insurance and could I just go up and talk to them. In reality, he would be in his office and the nurse took me there where he would ask me what REALLY is going on with her and I could speak very freely.
I call primary care Dr. a couple of days before appointment and when assistant is testing him I step out and talk to Doc...so far this has worked out for me....
It's a good idea to send the Doctor an email prior to the visit. I will do that before the next visit. Thank you
Its best if you are able to pre-inform the doctor before the appointment. I understand you not wanting your loved one disappointed, my husband has been disappointed at doctor visits when we've spoken about his decline. In-fact he's walked out of an appointment because of this. Eventhough he's known his diagnosis, he doesn't always remember and it can be humiliating to hear others speak about his decline.
@A myALZteam Member: I use the Patient Portal to send messages to his doctor, a few days before the appointment. I know that some people bring a letter and give it to the staff when they check in, but getting a letter at the last minute, right before an appointment, makes it harder for the doctor, who's already working with a tight schedule.
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