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]]> By: Linda Abbit http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/family-caregivers-communication-class-the-language-of-dementia-part-2/comment-page-1#comment-1488 Linda Abbit Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:15:54 +0000 http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/?p=185#comment-1488 Hi rummuser, Always finding the bright side -- that's so you! Yes, memory loss does have some benefits such as you describe. The person may get upset for awhile, but then forget why they feel that way or even that they are upset at all. Caregivers have to be thankful for things like that. Hi rummuser,

Always finding the bright side — that’s so you! Yes, memory loss does have some benefits such as you describe. The person may get upset for awhile, but then forget why they feel that way or even that they are upset at all. Caregivers have to be thankful for things like that.

]]> By: Linda Abbit http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/family-caregivers-communication-class-the-language-of-dementia-part-2/comment-page-1#comment-1487 Linda Abbit Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:12:58 +0000 http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/?p=185#comment-1487 Hi Lori, Yes, that is a very delicate situation, and it sounds like you've tried to speak privately with the doctor away from your mom. That's the best case scenario, and unfortunately, you can't always make it happen. You might also try to call the doctor either before or after the appointment to discuss the concerns you have. We've done that, and another thought is the nurses might help arrange some private consultation time with the doctor away from your mom if you call in advance and explain the situation to them. Hope that may help, but this is a tough situation, unfortunately. Hi Lori,

Yes, that is a very delicate situation, and it sounds like you’ve tried to speak privately with the doctor away from your mom. That’s the best case scenario, and unfortunately, you can’t always make it happen. You might also try to call the doctor either before or after the appointment to discuss the concerns you have. We’ve done that, and another thought is the nurses might help arrange some private consultation time with the doctor away from your mom if you call in advance and explain the situation to them. Hope that may help, but this is a tough situation, unfortunately.

]]> By: rummuser http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/family-caregivers-communication-class-the-language-of-dementia-part-2/comment-page-1#comment-1486 rummuser Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:11:43 +0000 http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/?p=185#comment-1486 I can identify with Lori. It used to happen with Urmeela too. On our regular check up visits to the cardiologist, I would have to step in to answer some questions and she would inevitably be upset with her inability to answer. It would however be only for a short while as very soon she would forget about it and become normal, a benefit of the memory function. I can identify with Lori. It used to happen with Urmeela too. On our regular check up visits to the cardiologist, I would have to step in to answer some questions and she would inevitably be upset with her inability to answer. It would however be only for a short while as very soon she would forget about it and become normal, a benefit of the memory function.

]]> By: Lori http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/family-caregivers-communication-class-the-language-of-dementia-part-2/comment-page-1#comment-1480 Lori Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:24:48 +0000 http://tenderlovingeldercare.com/?p=185#comment-1480 Linda-- It's true that constant reminders of memory loss are not helpful. I find the toughest time is when I take her to our doctor, and we are all in the same room talking about her symptoms. I try to write down information earlier for him to read or talk to him privately, but sometimes he asks a question in front of us that I know my mom will not have the correct answer for and when I give the correct answer, she will look hurt and betrayed. Linda–

It’s true that constant reminders of memory loss are not helpful. I find the toughest time is when I take her to our doctor, and we are all in the same room talking about her symptoms. I try to write down information earlier for him to read or talk to him privately, but sometimes he asks a question in front of us that I know my mom will not have the correct answer for and when I give the correct answer, she will look hurt and betrayed.

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