Hi,
My Mum has now been diagnosed with AD after many months of trying to get her to see someone, (my Dad denies its happening) She went to pieces after the tests receiving only 20 points. My Dad has convinced himself that this was due to a panic attack. My mum is refusing to go to any more doctors etc, and at this stage my Dad is going along with it.
I feel she has had AD for at least a couple of years, but as she is protected by my Dad it is not always apparent to all, but she is my mum and she has changed.
I want her to go for the further test and perhaps medication, but how do I do that without hurting my parents? How do I get my Dad to open up and tell the medical people exactly what is happening? He doesnt tell them anything if it might upset my Mum or make her aware of her failings.
Lisa
My Mum has now been diagnosed with AD after many months of trying to get her to see someone, (my Dad denies its happening) She went to pieces after the tests receiving only 20 points. My Dad has convinced himself that this was due to a panic attack. My mum is refusing to go to any more doctors etc, and at this stage my Dad is going along with it.
I feel she has had AD for at least a couple of years, but as she is protected by my Dad it is not always apparent to all, but she is my mum and she has changed.
I want her to go for the further test and perhaps medication, but how do I do that without hurting my parents? How do I get my Dad to open up and tell the medical people exactly what is happening? He doesnt tell them anything if it might upset my Mum or make her aware of her failings.
Lisa