My hsb has deteriorated since Xmas and prior to CPN's visit, first since Xmas, I wrote to him to let him know about my concerns, in particular hsb ability to drive as he still has his licence. The last SSMSE test in Oct gave a score of 15. Another test was conducted yesterday that scored 9. Hsb was told that he should not drive for the time being until Consultant had an opportunity to review medication etc.
I later looked up this score against the stages of Alz in the Daily Telegraph book that pointed to moderate to late stage. Took hsb to GP today to check if any underlying infections incl UTI but no infections diagnosed. I have been feeling unwell for the past week and have experienced more difficulty in caring as an ear infection in both ears has caused deafness. This afternoon, despite my reminding him that he had been told he should not drive he went out in the car. I lost my temper with him (normally a very calm person) he appeared to have forgotten what CPN had told him, which is understandable.
I felt like packing up and leaving as I feel so low and unable to cope. His keys are always in his pocket, have thought of taking the car key of the key ring tonight but know it would cause mayhem as he constantly checks his keys. However also have to consider other road users and pedestrians.
Also worried about the score of 9 and whether this is a sign that he is moving to the next stage. Any thoughts from you???
I later looked up this score against the stages of Alz in the Daily Telegraph book that pointed to moderate to late stage. Took hsb to GP today to check if any underlying infections incl UTI but no infections diagnosed. I have been feeling unwell for the past week and have experienced more difficulty in caring as an ear infection in both ears has caused deafness. This afternoon, despite my reminding him that he had been told he should not drive he went out in the car. I lost my temper with him (normally a very calm person) he appeared to have forgotten what CPN had told him, which is understandable.
I felt like packing up and leaving as I feel so low and unable to cope. His keys are always in his pocket, have thought of taking the car key of the key ring tonight but know it would cause mayhem as he constantly checks his keys. However also have to consider other road users and pedestrians.
Also worried about the score of 9 and whether this is a sign that he is moving to the next stage. Any thoughts from you???