Her PCP will only continue to write Rx for her current meds. Her psychiatrist has dropped her since since she won't check into rehab. She does not take meds properly. She doesn't do anything around the house anymore (laundry, cooking). She has no appetite, says she's in chronic pain. Her memory is bad, she's lost 20lbs since Jan. She thinks her body is shutting down, yet when she has labs/checks done, there are no serious health issues. She has panic attacks if she needs to leave the house; she no longer has any meds this (e.g, atavan). Dad is primary caregiver and is not very good with meds (e.g., if she wakes up at night; he'll give her a second ambien). Her booze drinking is somewhat controlled (1-2 drinks/night) by dad too. When she drinks, she gets verbally abusive. Dad does not defend himself and he's showing the wear/tear. I think home care would be good; mom/dad won't consider it. Sis thinks mom would be even harder on dad if we tried this. Don't want to lost dad too. HELP!
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This is a terrible disease.. pray I don't get it and if I do I am glad Dr Kevorkian is out of jail ..