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September 6
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A myALZteam Member

Hey @A myALZteam Member! You are getting the hang of this! Yes, locked doors. I am making a colored copy of my mom's ID so I can put the fake in her purse and the real one in my purse, along with her real bank card. Anything truly important needs to be out of their reach cuz they lose everything! I finally don't have to lock up her meds, but that took a year to accomplish that. Today I found my grandfather's heirloom tea cup next to her chair - really, anything important needs to be out of her reach!

September 7
A myALZteam Member

I will hear about the results of my neuropsych test on Wednesday. I always do the clock well. However I don’t do well towards the last 40 min or so of the test with “say 46982 now add 14784 to the last number’s last 3 numbers.

Really. I couldn’t do that when I could think.

September 7
A myALZteam Member

The problem is she already trying to think why she shouldn’t take the new pres. She when in my room and took list off my bed . So the door will be lock moving forward when l am not at home.

September 6
myALZteam

It sounds like the doctor visited today to see mom, and while she did a good job communicating, she didn't pass the clock drawing test. It also sounds like the doctor prescribed a new medication — is that right?

The clock drawing test is a common tool doctors use to check on memory and thinking skills in people with Show Full Answer

It sounds like the doctor visited today to see mom, and while she did a good job communicating, she didn't pass the clock drawing test. It also sounds like the doctor prescribed a new medication — is that right?

The clock drawing test is a common tool doctors use to check on memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's. Not passing it helps the doctor understand where things stand so they can make the best care decisions.

A new prescription is a positive step! Here are a few things worth keeping in mind:

- Ask the doctor or pharmacist what the new medication is for and how it should help
- Note any side effects that appear after starting it and report them to the doctor
- Keep track of the dosage and timing — a pill organizer can really help with this
- Don't stop the medication suddenly without checking with the doctor first

It's great that mom had someone with her at the appointment. Having support during doctor visits makes a big difference!

September 6

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