Oma had her appointment with the gerontologist yesterday. My mom went with her (they asked her to bring a family member). Mom had a 10-page questionnaire to fill out! They talked to mom and Oma for a long time and apparently Oma had the attitude that it was stupid to be there, that there is nothing wrong with her memory. She got quite upset with mom about some of the things she was saying (i.e. some of the incidents that have happened recently with Oma forgetting stuff, asking the same questions over and over again, etc.). So, the nurse sent Oma for bloodwork and then talked to mom alone. She showed mom some of Oma’s memory test (the one Oma thought she passed for sure). There was one part when Oma was asked to say all the words that start with “f” that she could think of in 1 minute. The average for an elderly person would be 12-15. Oma could think of 2. With the letter “s”, Oma could only think of 3. So, there is definitely something happening there.
I guess the nurse totally sees what is going on and says this is classic, right down to Oma’s attitude of denial and offence when we say anything. They go back for a follow-up appointment in a few weeks.
Oma’s driver’s license has expired now and the ministry won’t issue a new one until she goes for the testing, which is on the 17th. We’re all hoping she fails. Even if she manages to pass, mom took her keys away a week ago and won’t give them back. I’m sure the doctor won’t let her drive anyway. We’re all hoping that the doctor is in the one to not let her drive so we don’t have to be the “bad guys”. But we will if we have to. So, that’s the latest on that.
Also, as of today, CT and I have been married for 10 months – how time flies!
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10 months already... oh my gosh... time flies!
I can't imagine how hard it would be to deal with a close loved one losing their memory, like Oma. I feel for your family!
I feel badly for your Oma. She probably truly doesn't realize that she has a problem. So sad. I'm glad you guys are taking her for the testing, and seeking professional advice.
Hugs to you and your family for having to deal with this difficult issue. :(
Thanks girls. It is difficult to deal with for sure, but Oma has lots of friends and family surrounding her, so she has lots of support. It's just hard to watch her go through this. She's getting worse month by month.
The gerontologist really seems to know what she's doing though and maybe there are some medications that will help. We'll have to wait and see.
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