Hi All,
I went to my Dad's doctor today.She was wonderful. Very understanding and very,very helpful. She has made an appointment for him to go and see her "about his pacemaker" but it's not until June 6th cos my parents are away on hols next week. She said she'd tactfully give him a mental assessment test and he may get referred for MRI if he "fails". I feel like a whole weight has been lifted off. The doctor said she would keep my visit quiet and the receptionist is also sworn to secrecy.
What I was wondering though - when your family members were diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia or whatever their problem is, did the doctor tell them or you? I watched "Mum and Me"(BBC1) last night and the lady featured seemed well aware of her Alzheimer's. I'm not sure how my Dad will react if my suspisions are confirmed or if the doctor tells my Mum I think she will fall apart.
Katie
I went to my Dad's doctor today.She was wonderful. Very understanding and very,very helpful. She has made an appointment for him to go and see her "about his pacemaker" but it's not until June 6th cos my parents are away on hols next week. She said she'd tactfully give him a mental assessment test and he may get referred for MRI if he "fails". I feel like a whole weight has been lifted off. The doctor said she would keep my visit quiet and the receptionist is also sworn to secrecy.
What I was wondering though - when your family members were diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia or whatever their problem is, did the doctor tell them or you? I watched "Mum and Me"(BBC1) last night and the lady featured seemed well aware of her Alzheimer's. I'm not sure how my Dad will react if my suspisions are confirmed or if the doctor tells my Mum I think she will fall apart.
Katie