October 20, 2009

This article is quite astute in its insights as experienced by me.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=should-advanced-dementia-be-conside-2009-10-14

My dad has constantly complained about pains in his back and abdomen. Some days he says he just doesn't feel good. This, combined with his symptoms of dementia make his journey very undesirable.

Although he has check ups every 4 months his doctor has done little more than listen. The last visit his doctor spent a lot of time listening to my sister and I express a myriad of concerns. Everything would be treated by medications. Either adjusting the dosage or trying a different type of drug.

My father's physical condition has deteriorated rapidly in the last 5 months. Although in the last two months I have seen no evidence of him falling.