Im a carer who looks after an eldery old women.
She is increasingly starting to show the symptoms of demetia, not only forgetting events but remebering past events, but great changes in her personality and terrible mood swings, being unable to recognise the feelings of others, and often getting agressive.
Im faced with the moral dilemma, should I mention this to her children who will arrange for her to see a specialist, but if the diagnosis is wrong, I face upsetting her terribly and causing unecesarry stress.
On the other hand I feel bad avoiding this issue, as a carer what should I do?
2006-12-17 00:35:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anria A 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would be very matter-of-fact about it, without a lot of drama. When you get the chance, mention her above behaviors to her family without suggesting any actual diagnoses. Then, have them take it from there. That way, you won't be the villain one way or the other.
2006-12-17 01:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relate the FACTS to the family, not a diagnosis. Strongly suggest she see a doctor and let the doctor make a diagnosis. You'll be off the hook, and not be "practicing medicine", but you are in a unique position to help this lady whether or not it is Alzheimer's, as there are drugs to help many types of dementia.
BTW Alzheimer's can only be confirmed after an autopsy, I believe.
2006-12-17 00:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
properly ya you may be incorrect, in spite of the undeniable fact that that is perfect to inform them what you imagine she would have. with a purpose to get their mom check out, and rule it out. that is larger to be danger-free then sorry. So flow ahead and tell them what you hardship about, and what you imagine she has, and allow them take it from there. reason if she has it , that is larger to carry close now, and get her the treatment she desires. you'll discover that they thanks for it, no matter if she does no longer have it. It shows how a lot you do care about the guy you're taking care of.
2016-11-27 00:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't the children notice any changes? My dad had Alzheimers, and we all noticed changes in his behavior, his memory, his personality. You should definitely tell them your concerns, tell them what changes you've noticed. You don't have to feel like it is a "diagnosis". You obviously see this woman is suffering, a trip to the doctor is needed.
2006-12-17 02:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by msuzyq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have access to the Internet...obviously. Do a google search for Alzheimer's, print out your findings and then do what you already know you must do...advise the family with authoritative backup. Is it that you might be wrong or that you might be out of a job...?
2006-12-17 00:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspected that my husband grandfather has it, but I didn't say anything, until he said something to me, I told him I thought that but I wasn't going to say nothing cause it wasn't my place, his grandfather would forget what day it was , diffrent things, but I think you should tell them to have her checked out that your no doctor but you do see a problem you never know, they may see it but need some one else to point it out to them. good luck.
2006-12-17 07:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by This is just my opinion! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should tell the children what you think and let them decide what to do.
2006-12-17 01:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by tine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋