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August 23
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Caregivers rallied around a member feeling overwhelmed by a loved one's refusal to see a doctor, offering both emotional support and creative... Read more

Caregivers rallied around a member feeling overwhelmed by a loved one's refusal to see a doctor, offering both emotional support and creative strategies to help. Several members suggested contacting the doctor directly before appointments to share concerns privately, using the physician portal to avoid conflict, and even bringing the loved one to 'your' appointment as a gentle workaround. A recurring theme was the importance of not arguing, protecting your own health, and remembering that the disease, not the person, is the real source of frustration.

A myALZteam Member

Oh Kenny, I can relate! I lose it with my mom sometimes too, especially when she blames me or "someone" on moving her things. No one else is in her apartment but her! Oi! At least she is willing to see a doctor now?? If she goes, I would right everything down on paper and give it to the doctor, rather than tell him/her in front of your mom what is going on. It may create mistrust or an argument.

August 23
A myALZteam Member

Maybe ask her to go to "your" Dr appt with you, she may be more cooperative. Once you get there, the suggestions others made about giving the Dr your questions in writing will be very helpful in making sure she's not feeling "attacked" in some way. This is one instance where their memory issues work in your favor--she probably won't remember or even realize it was actually her appointment, not yours. It's kind of like a game of make-believe but where the other player doesn't know you're pretending. It's working within her version of reality.

Hope you find things that help. It's a day by day process, but with a creative perspective you both can enjoy the journey as much as possible.

September 5
A myALZteam Member

Don't argue with her it's a no win situation...call her Doc see if they can prescribe something for anxiety...
my husband is on Trazodone...anxiety,depression sleep...for him it's been great...went from a bear to a sweetheart...I call Doc before his appointment and leave a short message about things happening with him...that way he does not think I'm tattling on him...remember their brain is broken...
Good luck

August 24 (edited)
A myALZteam Member

Well she been up all night looking for her medication and talking to herself. So yes what now l am wide awake. And l have doctors appointments today. I can see my health going down hill. What will it take for her to go see a doctor.

August 23
A myALZteam Member

Husband has been on Mementine for 3 years(I don't think it helps) Trazodone for anxiety/depression/sleep(works great) everyone seems to be different.

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