What would be some good questions or areas of concern u would ask ur mother's doctor if u were going to be

going to an Alzheimer鈥檚 appointment with her. My mother is really getting worse, but she will not down size from her big house that she lives in by herself, and she will not stop driving. She is close to 80 years old, and says when my doctor tells me I need to stop, then I will stop. So I want to tell the doctor a few things that have been going with her, and I want to ask him some questions about what he think about those things. Like forgetting where she is going while driving and then have to turn around and come back home to possible bed wetting. Has anyone gone through this. Are there certain questions I should be asking?

Hello:
Your problem is a great one and I don't envy you your task.
First you should write down all your questions for the visit.
If your Mom is forgetting where she is going this is a serious
alert that something definitely is wrong as you are aware.
I suggest you call the Doctor and ask these questions on the phone. He will return your call. Ask just for his advice on what you should expect to happen and he will have many items
to cover with you. Then you will know what might happen with your Mom and how serious those things might be.
Bed wetting could just be an incontinence problem that has come up and the doctor will send her for a urine test to make sure it isn't something more serious. This is a sad time for you. Your Mom on the other hand will certainly be confused, don't let her also feel alone.
Please check all of her meds with her doctor as she may be on some that could be causing this confusing. There are medicines that should not be taken at the same time as another or she may be taking something that was prescribed by a different Doctor. You are on the right track but don't worry about the questions. The Doctor may even have a booklet or two for you to read. It is one of the saddest diseases. Bless you and your Mom

You can arrange a family conference with her doctor and discuss what you have been seeing. they may even talk to you with out your mom present. You need to inform her doctor about these things. He won't know otherwise. With her continuing to drive - she is not only putting herself at risk, but others as well.

I haven't gone through it, but I would ask many questions. It's good you're not afraid to ask. Some people are. Here are some questions I found on www.WebMD.com. Hope this helps and good luck. Also, keep a notepad handy. When you think of something, write it down. If you don't write it down, you will forget something you really wanted to know.

"How would you categorize his/her current symptoms today: mild, moderate, or severe? What does that mean?

How will his/her symptoms change over time?
Could treating him/her with Alzheimer's medication [or, changing to a different Alzheimer's medication] help slow the decline in symptoms?

What are the key differences among the Alzheimer's treatments available today?

What are the potential benefits and risks of treatment and non-treatment?

Which of these medications are you considering for him/her now?

I've heard Namenda works differently from other Alzheimer's medications and can be used in combination with other medications like Aricept. Would you consider prescribing Namenda for him/her?

I completed this assessment on WebMD. Does this information help you in considering if Namenda is right for him/her?

How will I know when I should contact you again about his/her Alzheimer's medication?

Is there anything else that I should be doing for him/her or for myself?"