Hi all
MIL who lives with us had CT brain scan done back in October, no results given then donzepil was sent to her directly in the post with no letter/explanation (see previous post/rant).
However this was resolved and Memory Clinic nurse who is very lovely is coming out to visit MiL at the house on Wedsnesday to tell her/us results, and to discuss taking donzepil.
I note that there has been recent discussions regarding giving diagnosis of dementia (I have been told it is mixed dementia on the phone) the consensus was not to tell or give a specific label however SS and MC nurse have both said MIL has capacity , more of a shape shifting state of mind in reality as I am sure you are all painfully aware..
Personallly I feel that if new meds are being introduced then consent needs to be obtained and an explanation of some as to why they are required,
so should, in people's opinion, MIL be given 'results'/dagnosis?
How should medication be addressed?
And in people experience how effective is it for those with mixed dementia?
As no one has Heatth and welfare POA (something to do asap) I do not think we should be making the decision to medicate or not without some discussion with MIL whose behaviours are not extreme.... at the moment ....thoughts?
Thanks
Tatty
MIL who lives with us had CT brain scan done back in October, no results given then donzepil was sent to her directly in the post with no letter/explanation (see previous post/rant).
However this was resolved and Memory Clinic nurse who is very lovely is coming out to visit MiL at the house on Wedsnesday to tell her/us results, and to discuss taking donzepil.
I note that there has been recent discussions regarding giving diagnosis of dementia (I have been told it is mixed dementia on the phone) the consensus was not to tell or give a specific label however SS and MC nurse have both said MIL has capacity , more of a shape shifting state of mind in reality as I am sure you are all painfully aware..
Personallly I feel that if new meds are being introduced then consent needs to be obtained and an explanation of some as to why they are required,
so should, in people's opinion, MIL be given 'results'/dagnosis?
How should medication be addressed?
And in people experience how effective is it for those with mixed dementia?
As no one has Heatth and welfare POA (something to do asap) I do not think we should be making the decision to medicate or not without some discussion with MIL whose behaviours are not extreme.... at the moment ....thoughts?
Thanks
Tatty