Parent with suspected Alzheimer's who refuses help posted by Missy @ 08:12 PM May 25, 2008

Missy — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:12:50 -0000

You can also take a look at Caring's set of articles and tools pertaining to Alzheimer's. http://www.caring.com/health/alzheimers-and-dementia Hopefully you'll find some information there that will be helpful.

Parent with suspected Alzheimer's who refuses help posted by Cindy57 @ 04:16 PM May 25, 2008

Cindy57 — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:16:23 -0000

Hi,

My mother-in-law was also in denial, she is now stage 4...I would call the alzheimers assoc. and talk to them..They can send out brochures that explain everything from beginning signs to treatments options, what to expect at the doctor and all that sort of thing..

They also have people that talk with you to give you ideas on how to get your loved ones to go to the doctor..

They have an 800 # and you will be surprised at all the info they can send to both you and your mom..

Hoping that will help but keep us posted on how things go..

Sending good thoughts..

Parent with suspected Alzheimer's who refuses help posted by LauraL @ 04:27 PM May 24, 2008

LauraL — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:27:32 -0000

Oh, I'm sorry! This is a difficult situation. I would suggest the same as Missy - prompt action now could very well slow the symptoms down or maybe it's not even what she fears it is. She is still the one making the decisions. If it were you and she were worried about you, what would she want YOU to do? Sometimes turning the tables helps folks see things from another perspective and understand.

Best wishes and keep us updated!

Parent with suspected Alzheimer's who refuses help posted by Missy @ 06:19 PM May 21, 2008

Missy — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:19:16 -0000

Oh gosh - that's a tough one! What may help is stressing to your parents that prompt treatment can possibly slow down the symptoms. They don't just have to throw up a white flag to Alzheimer's. The fight is sometimes worth it! Another thing to make sure your parents know is that they have some control in their health care. A doctor is there to help them understand. They don't have to accept treatment. A screening is nothing more... It's not a committment.

Hope that helps!

Parent with suspected Alzheimer's who refuses help posted by Anonymous @ 03:41 AM May 21, 2008

Anonymous — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:41:39 -0000

My 72 year old mother is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's. She's aware of it and has commented on it, but refuses to talk to a doctor about it. She lives 1000 miles from me, and my father is in denial and won't insist that she discusses this with a doctor. She seems resigned to whatever happens, and I hate to see her disconnect from people and hobbies that she previously enjoyed.

Are there any suggestions for how I might be able to get some help for her, considering her refusal to seek it herself?

Thanks for any suggestions

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