Hi All
I say this a bit tongue in cheek because of course I know it is always difficult and "only time will tell" as has been said a few times - I am also guilty of this!
However I wonder if anyone has experienced the MEAMS test. My husband was tested by an OT and all the bits sensitive to dementia he scored well on - a problem with memory and word finding did show up.
In a weird way being given the early onset dementia diagnosis by a consultant was reassuring in terms of it explaining away the difficulties my husband has been having over the past 4 years. Now because of this assessment my husband has retreated fully into a state of denial and now wants to drive(he had previously agreed to give up)etc.Although I don't necessarily feel he is completely unsafe to drive he is reluctant to notify DVLA and insurers of his diagnosis. It is extremely challenging to try and reason with him.
I wonder if others have experienced this yo yo diagnosis bit or the MEAMS test. Maybe he was just having a good day but thats of no use to me in terms of trying to move forward or deal with his denial. Maybe I cant deal with that?
Denise
I say this a bit tongue in cheek because of course I know it is always difficult and "only time will tell" as has been said a few times - I am also guilty of this!
However I wonder if anyone has experienced the MEAMS test. My husband was tested by an OT and all the bits sensitive to dementia he scored well on - a problem with memory and word finding did show up.
In a weird way being given the early onset dementia diagnosis by a consultant was reassuring in terms of it explaining away the difficulties my husband has been having over the past 4 years. Now because of this assessment my husband has retreated fully into a state of denial and now wants to drive(he had previously agreed to give up)etc.Although I don't necessarily feel he is completely unsafe to drive he is reluctant to notify DVLA and insurers of his diagnosis. It is extremely challenging to try and reason with him.
I wonder if others have experienced this yo yo diagnosis bit or the MEAMS test. Maybe he was just having a good day but thats of no use to me in terms of trying to move forward or deal with his denial. Maybe I cant deal with that?
Denise