Trying to get your parent in for testing when they resist
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He could pretend to get scheduled for his at the same time. That might even help get her to the doctor's. I think as long as you can make the provider's office aware of the need to work around your mom's beliefs and behaviors, and all of you know the plan to get mom into the office, you may succeed. This is likely not the first time the family provider has had this situation crop up.
Since she's stuck like glue to your dad, maybe he can let you set it up in the background?
A lot of times you may have to say one thing to agree with your person, and in the background be doing something completely different to meet their needs.
You won't know until you try, unfortunately.
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The problem too is even if they diagnosis her and put her on medicine she will refuse the medicine. It's all a huge battle. She was always stubborn and then when the extreme paranoia comes into play makes it that much more difficult. She is not so far gone that she still questions everything and puts up a fight.
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Hmmm...you might want to discuss with the provider about a med that can be added to foods. Members here may know what works well. Or search the forum...
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/65538/recommend-a-pill-crusher#latest
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