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Can anyone tell me what the usual timetable is for memory clinics - quarterly, bi-annually etc?. I rang my mother's memory nurse today to ask when her next clinic appointment was as it's been 4 months since her last one. I was very surprised (and not too happy I have to admit) to be told that memory clinics were only every 6 months in our area (in line with guidelines). Unless there is a major problem there will be no more than this. Personally, I would say that the fact that my mother has Alzheimers in her 60's is, for my mother, myself and my family, a major problem and worry everyday.......
What I find inconceivable is that if my mother had another type of terminal illness she would certainly be seeing a health professional more than twice a year. What an inequality!
Having watched the John Suchet interviews, I have also asked whether there are any Admiral Nurses in my mother's area (North East) and have been told no......
Sorry for the mini-rant.
Poppy
Can anyone tell me what the usual timetable is for memory clinics - quarterly, bi-annually etc?. I rang my mother's memory nurse today to ask when her next clinic appointment was as it's been 4 months since her last one. I was very surprised (and not too happy I have to admit) to be told that memory clinics were only every 6 months in our area (in line with guidelines). Unless there is a major problem there will be no more than this. Personally, I would say that the fact that my mother has Alzheimers in her 60's is, for my mother, myself and my family, a major problem and worry everyday.......
What I find inconceivable is that if my mother had another type of terminal illness she would certainly be seeing a health professional more than twice a year. What an inequality!
Having watched the John Suchet interviews, I have also asked whether there are any Admiral Nurses in my mother's area (North East) and have been told no......
Sorry for the mini-rant.
Poppy