First Geriatric Appointment

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Well tomorrow is the first time appointment for my brother. He has gone through

many personality, behavior and even memory changes over the four month wait for

this date. I filled out ten pages of questions and information. My husband and

I hope to go in with him. We never know what frame of mind he will be in so not

sure he will allow it. At least we have all our concerns, quality of life and

safety, and what we see as memory issues written down.

The last test he had with OT to see if he could still drive, was a disaster.

They sent him the results in the mail and it contained my name as saying things,

which he saw as lies and trying to make him look bad. That was one of the worse

personality and behavior changes in him to go through. Since this is

specifically Geriatrics that deals with dementia and Alzheimer's I hope they use

better judgment and common sense.

We hope to get a specific diagnosis, support and direction that will give him

the quality of life he so deserves.

After being the primary care giver for several members of the family with

dementia I feel like a Warrior, figuratively speaking. One who

shows great vigor, courage, or assertiveness. As in making sure my loved ones

are are treated with respect, have the best quality of life, are safe, health

and comfortable as possible.

Marilyn / Wisconsin