How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?
A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one?
Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a haircut, or something else... How do you handle this? Do you tell them ahead of time or wait until the last minute?
We'd love to hear what works (and doesn't)!
, a couple of tips from my caregiving journey with my father is that calling ahead of time and providing the barber shop and the medical and dental team, etc., with some information about my father before our arrival was helpful to all. I'd mention that we would need to sit closer to the bathroom and that Dad was more comfortable when I could join him during the doctor's exam and cleaning, and if I could possibly put myself within view of him, that would be of great assistance to him. I always shared that he loved animals, especially his kitty (talking point), and that clipper cuts over an electric trimmer were what he explained felt better to him. I would also make sure to have my cellphone ready with Spotify open and ready to play a few of his favorite Johnny Cash tunes. Respectfully, Nancy Team Member 
I really like this approach. I think the more people start to normalize this experience in the business community, the better it will be for everyone. Thank you for sharing. Scott Team Member
My husband takes m to my IVIG infusions every month then our friend from church picks me up and brings me home. I have Lupus and CVID also. My other appointments my husband takes me and my best friend picks me up except for Feb.27 when I have a EEG and my loving husband will be with me and talking to neurologist. He's taking the day off. His work is good about that. They are checking for seizures since I have memory loss. We know that the Lord is in control so we have peace!
I am so glad that you have a solid support system to help you in your journey. I am glad to hear that your husband's work is supportive and understanding and allow him to take you to appts, etc. Not all employers are as open to that.
Please know I will be thinking of you as you go for your EEG on Feb 27th. When I was in my twenties. I was diagnosed with temporal lobe seizures "blank stare seizures". I have been off meds for a long time and stable. However, understand how nerve wrecking those tests were for me. I go for a routine MRA on Feb 24th. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Just Keep Swimming.... Lynn Marie, "AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member"I just wanted you to know we here at AlzheimersDisease.net are thinking about you. Wishing you the best tomorrow. We hope all goes well with your EEG. Just Keep Swimming...Lynn Marie, "AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member"
I'll be praying for you as you have the MRA one the 24th. The Lord always gives me peace when I have tests etc. thank you so much I really appreciate the prayers. I get really anxious in small spaces. When I used to have testing like MRAs, and MRI's done, I used to take a sedative in order to have the tests done. In 2021, I ditched the sedative and now when I go in for these types of tests, I go into a very deep meditative prayer. When in doubt, always look up. Just Keep Swimming...Lynn Marie, "AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member"
In 1991 I had a complete breakdown because of childhood trauma and lost memory of my childhood and also my husband the first 32 years of our marriage. Did I have seizures? Don't know! It scared my husband but our Lord had plans for us <3 Rick courted me all over again and our love for each other is stronger than ever and our faith is too! The Lord is always by our sides and we trust him. I love to bake and pray that I can still bake and give cookies etc to people. I make chocolate chip expresso pecan cookies cause they are our church's favorite. I also love experimenting with recipes. I'm trying to learn how to make my cookies for my husband. He's a diabetic.I love to research!! thanks so much for sharing and reaching back out. You have gone through and continue to endure much. I am glad to hear that your husband Rick has been by your side. He seems like such a great support. I love to Bake also. I am not diabetic but am gluten free and try to watch my sugar, because it triggers an autoimmune disease that I have. I do not drink coffee, I am more of a tea person. However, years ago I baked chocolate expresso cookies for a cookie exchange at work. The coffee lovers went crazy over them. Yes the expresso powder gives a nice kick to the cookie. Through the years I have been learning to perfect my gluten free and/or grain free recipes. Baking times are a bit different, when using different flours.
Well definitely keep doing what makes you happy. Baking is a wonderful gifting you have. I am sure your church family really appreciates!!! Plus I find baking relaxing and an amazing way to engage my sensory system. I love when you reach out. I enjoy our chats. Many blessings to you! Just Keep Swimming...Lynn Marie, "AlzheimersDisease.net Team Member"
