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Looking for advice regarding wife's progression (10 years)

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Feb 8 6:07pm | Replies (24)
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So what do you do when she refuses to go to urgent care for a UTI test and refuses to take an over the counter UTI test, insisting that she does not have a UTI. After 55 years of marriage, it's tough to make your partner do anything she doesn't want to.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 5 8:12pm

Resistance to care is incredibly frustrating. It’s actually the most challenging part of caregiving for me. Bith if my parents are resistant. I learned to just do the best I can. I might offer bribes of a favorite treat or special movie. Some suggest that you say the doctor appointment is for yourself and ask them to accompany them. Once there, the nurses may have more luck with convincing her to give a sample. Ot doctor may treat with a maintenance dose.

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Teri | @tsc | Feb 6 1:35pm

Whenever my husband (Alzheimer's - at least 8 years in) doesn't want to do something, like take a pill, etc. I tell him he could die if he doesn't. It works. He doesn't want to die. If he doesn't want to shower, I tell him he could get a bad infection. It works.
Re UTI, if she has one, she will eventually feel pretty bad pain and may become cooperative.
Would the doctor prescribe an antibiotic to be on the safe side?

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