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Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 16 2:33pm | Replies (762)Comment receiving replies
@ultrajko Have you thought about changing to a geriatrician? I know you don’t want to change doctors, but seeing a geriatrician might be best for you and your wife. They are specialists in aging and would easily be able to discuss dementia. They might also know where you could find a part time nurse’s aide to help you.
I can sense that you are overwhelmed and stressed and having a caregiver for a few hours a week would allow you some time to take care of yourself.
What do you think?
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I would love to have her see a geriatrician but she thinks her doctor is her friend and no one else will do. She won't go to another doctor unless her "friend" schedules it and they no longer seem to be seriously interested in her deteriorating condition. It's like dealing with an unruly 4 year old you can't correct or reprimand!