If you've read any of my long posts, it's my uncle in Las Vegas, I'm in Sacramento that has brought me to this forum.
My uncle has refused home health, blood work, MRI, Neuropsychologist. He won't take his meds, hadn't bathed the whole week I was there.
His Neurologist contacted DMV about his driving, so it's been revoked, yet he still drives. I've witnessed him drinking/driving (I tried to take the alcohol from him but he wouldn't let me have the drink or the keys)
So his primary called me today to say the Neurologist had contacted her and they are both concerned. At this point his primary called my uncle to set up an appointment to see her, he refused (he really likes his primary Dr) so she called to tell me she's calling in APS.
She will ask them to contact me when they have a "plan" for my uncle.
I'm exhausted with trying to get him to do the things his Dr's are asking him, I'm afraid for him and everyone else on the road when he drives.
I'm so scared for him and yet I'm glad. It's time to let someone else take over and do the things I can't do for him. I'm prepared to go the "legal" route if need be.
Nicole
Your update sounds very promising. Good for you both, as it seems to offer protection for your uncle and the public. Thank Goodness the doctors stepped up and took action. I hope things continue in the right direction.
Nicole