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What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 24 11:26am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Once they are diagnosed with Alzheimer's they cannot drive. If a neurologist knows they are driving they can turn them into the DMV.
One of the most difficult things for my husband is his not being able to drive. It has caused a lot of strife.
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@katrina123 Once he's diagnosed with dementia, I would agree he shouldn't drive. But the laws vary by state as to whether a doctor would notify the state. I would suggest that you contact an elder care attorney to decide what other steps might be necessary to protect your estate in the event you become incapacitated or die before he does. For example, my husband voluntarily relinquished his role as a co-trustee of our estate. Our daughter now has DPOA if I die, and our son has health care power of attorney in the same instance.
@katrina123 My husband will have to face that reality after his cataract surgery next month. He thinks he will be able to drive again and is not listening to the neurologist. I am dreading this becaue he will be very difficult about this and I know I will take the brunt of it. I am curious as to how you are handling it.
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@katrina123 I cannot imagine how that will affect my husband if and when that happens. It certainly shrinks people’s worlds.
My heart goes out to you as you navigate that transition. I’m sure it is a daily struggle, at least for awhile…as he may not remember he shouldn’t drive. Hugs.