Hello Helen.
I suppose Dhiren is becoming more vulnerable, but he is only a danger to himself or anyone else in that he could be involved in a road traffic accident. He is very nervous of traffic though and always uses a crossing if available, and never takes chances, as he`s too unsteady to hurry.
He carries some cash, would never remember a pin number, and the bank know him and humour him. If he asks for his balance, they give him a balamce slip showing he has £30 and he`s happy.
I find it very difficult to get specific information from doctors. Because everyone is so different and other factors affect the development of dementia, and because there are so many dementias, the medics just seem to say it is because it is. And I can accept this.
We had a major cause for concern when Dhiren began to have, what I can only call a lapse, nearly every evening after dinner. AS soon as he finishes his meal, or sometimes just before he finishes, his head goes funny/dizzy/fuzzy. He has to be helped from the table and he sleeps for about an hour. Then he comes round slowly and is fine.
It turns out this might not have anything to do with Alzheimers, but might be a symptom of his diabetes and to do with the stress of digesting a large meal.
So now, he doesn`t get frightened when it happens, just goes with it and knows he`ll come out of it.
So if Alan gets answers, I`d be surprised, because there are so few answers and even the medics are still learning. I understand Alan wanting answers. I imagine it is to enable him to feel in control.
And in answer to your query when Dhiren will have his next `episode`. Who knows.
Thank you for your concern and your interest.
Love xx