Which Witch?

Mom’s depression has not improved. She perks up intermittently, but it is a small spurt followed by long intervals of depression. After writing the last blog, I looked up depression on the Alzheimer’s web site.

To be considered clinically depressed, the individual must have at least 2 of the symptoms listed. Mom has at least 3 of the symptoms. There is a list of antidepressants that are effective for Alzheimer’s patients. Mom’s antidepressant is not listed. Hmmm….could be why she isn’t improving.

You may remember that Mom calls her neurologist the “Witch Doctor”, because he was the first doctor that told her not to drive. And he limited her alcohol consumption to one glass of wine per day. Well she isn’t driving and now the alcohol limit is down to none. Yet, he is still the Witch Doctor.

I called his office and left a message describing Mom’s condition and her current, ineffective, medication. The nurse called back and stated that it is very important for her to be seen. So we are off to the Witch Doctor on Tuesday morning.

Dad told Mom that she needed to see Dr. C, she asked which doctor he was. Dad pointed to his head and said the “head doctor”. She just nodded and said “Oh”.

It will be interesting to see if Mom remembers who he is, once she sees him.

Should be fun…

Peace,

JaneEllen