My mother refuses to go to the doctor. She has pernicious anemia and frequent UTI's in the past. The anemia requires a shot monthly. She says she doesn't have it anymore, which is not true...She has not been formally accessed for Alzheimers but doctor says she has dementia. My father died of it, so i am familiar with the disease. What on earth am i gonna do?? I can't drag her,and we are not well off enough to hire nurses. I could cry.
My mother refused to take all her prescribed meds, just the ones she deemed important. She left out the blood thinner that helps keep her from having another stroke. When I told the Dr. she was not taking it, he informed me that was her choice and to quit worrying about it, no one could force her. I told her I wished she would be reasonable and take her meds, but if she wouldn't I was through talking to a wood post and whatever happened was her own damn fault.
She didn't take them for months, then one day said she thought it might be a good idea. Go figure.
Take a break from worrying and know you've done everything you can do! Sometimes crying helps, I had a good one a couple of days ago.
Crying does help but it also gives you a head ache:-). Hugs
Perhaps you could call her doctor's office and explain the situation to them...needs to be checked but won't cooperate Perhaps they would have some suggestions or can offer assistance. Is there a friend or family member your mother trusts and would listen to? You could approach them about speaking with her. Also, there may be an organization near you that could offer help such as your Area Agency on Aging, Adult Day Care/Elder Care programs/facilities. While they may not be able to respond to your dilemma, they may know of someone who can. For instance, some communities have in-home nursing visits available for senior citizens and/or the handicapped.
I hope you get some answers and help and please keep us informed of your situation. I wish you the best...
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