Guest guest Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Hi everyone The visit to the geriatrician went well, we were with her for 2 1/2 hours. I am sad to say that I joined the right group. Dr's words " There are several indicators that this problem with your memory could be Lewy Body Dementia or Lewy Body plus Alzheimer which we call mixed " . Dr taking MIL off seroquel once stable on Exelon, which will be slowly increased over 4 months. Discontinue oxazepam, I already did two weeks ago. Wants MRI of head, this may prove challenging? The good part, bless her heart, the Dr is going to ask the Community Care Access Centre, which arranges and pays for our homecare now at 14 hrs a week, to try to increase hours! I will take anything. If not we will have to start paying for weekend help when the boy's are in soccer tournaments(both are in rep level). We go back in 3 months and are to call before that if Exelon not working out. Now I can finally explain to nurse and homecare to expect the ups and downs, and how best to take care of her and be believed. I had already had homecare read a printout detailing the beast. Well I need to go to bed as I got about 3 hrs sleep last night due to coughing, had to get right out of bed at 1am so husband could sleep. Jan, I know I am not as sick as you were, but I sure am feeling fgr you know. I am thankful that homecare comes from 11- 2 today. Talk to you later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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