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MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Apr 28, 2023 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
When my wife was diagnosed with VD, the doc asked her if he wanted some memory meds. She, an RN, refused them. Probably 5 or 6 other times doctors wanted to give her the same. She always refused them.
I think most people will tell you that they don't really know if they help or not, but if they're not hurting anything, why not take them. Some people will tell you they didn't help, but it's rare for anyone to say without a doubt that they help. I always backed my wife's wishes.
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We have to go along with them because they are an adult and doesn't doctor have to go along, as well? My husband is in some denial and if anyone tries to push it he always denies it is that bad. And it's somewhat true as it progresses, though, and others bring up doing this or that, as though he is a child, we know that just is advice from people watching without knowledge, i have seen it, when younger, but living with it is entirely different. Stay well and don't dwell, my little logo.