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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)Comment receiving replies
Hi @4goakley. Thanks for posting and sharing your experience as well. My hubby still drives, volunteers and is really independent as well so there are some days when I feel like I am making this all up. Then we have a bad day with lots of emotions and I know that it's more than just a mood swing. His counsellor has her PHD is neuro psychology and specializes in dementia so I'm going to let her guide us and hope the family doctor doesn't do too much damage. I understand the idea that a label can change your life but I also think it's important to get information so we both can plan for the future. Good luck to you as well!
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Wow! That’s exactly how I feel….befuddled. Am I exaggerating? Do I really need to take control of the finances? Some days I wonder why I doubt my hubby’s capabilities…and then…bang! If I take a step back, get my emotions under control I see a completely different picture. I am angry at myself for loosing the plot when things are going well. Why do I allow myself to get into circular arguments, why do I not keep in the forefront of my mind that he genuinely believes his reality? My way of dealing with this new diagnosis is to be compassionate and patient but it’s not working too well. My hubby is not embracing his MCI at all and can be quite abusive as well as emotional…..