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What to do when doctors disagree on next steps for an MCI patient

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: May 25 6:09am | Replies (11)
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@colleenyoung

Welcome @marketlink and @4goakley. I'm tagging a few other members like @tsc @s18 @maryvc @randywhite @meitsjustme @civvy @scupper @judimahoney and @ihanrath who live with someone living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Your questions reminded me of this earlier discussion that is somewhat related:
- Why diagnose obvious MCI?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-diagnose-obvious-mci/
@marketlink, I certainly empathize with your situation. Knowing that wait times for a psychiatrist can be long, might it be an option to put in a referral in a few months times to be seen in a year or so? It sounds like your husband has a counsellor, which is a great asset. Since you have permission from both your husband and his counsellor to reach out to her, I might suggest starting there. She will navigate carefully between support you and respecting your husband's privacy and autonomy.

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marketlink | @marketlink | May 21 12:15pm

Hi Colleen,

Thanks so much for your response. The information in the thread above did help. I've had the chance to speak to my hubby's counsellor and she's agreed to guide us on this. She's also connected me with her partner who also specializes in geriatrics & dementia. I'll be able to get the support I need and communicate any critical information through her partner. I think it's a good solution for now.
It is hard to know when to take control and when to let go. The counsellor told me that it's important to keep life simple right now since stress, worry and lack of sleep can make the MCI symptoms worse. Unfortunately we had just started a house refresh that is very stressful but I'm trying to navigate through it one day at a time and realize that it will all be over in a month or so.
I appreciate the support and empathy. It's nice to know I'm not alone when all the thoughts come crashing in during the middle of the night.

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