Monday, September 4, 2023

Dentist Again and Mom Doctor Visit

Not a lot going on for the last week and have nothing of signifcance for this week.  I do have an appointment with the Dentist Wednesday.  I have had a couple teeth that have had the enamel just fall off.  Not chewing anything hard so not real sure what happened.  One will get bonding and the other two some minor grinding.  The Xrays did not reveal the crack I am sure I have so we wait until it gets worse it appears.  Just like the last one that became so painful.  

My Mother has an appointment with the doctor Wednesday also.  She has suddenly agreed to see him about her memory.  Every appointment has been about her memory but she doesn\t remember that.  The sudden interest is due to a long time friend that has been visiting her and asked her why she wasn't on a particular medication.  Of course she had no idea why she wasn't.  She has refused to take the MRI that would determine the course to take.  Now she is all about taking it because she got this suddenly new information from a trusted friend instead of her own children.  And that's the key I think.  We are just her childrenm what do we know.  Frustrating to say the least but we are taking advantage of it and preparing her for the visit and that an MRI will  be required.  She says that it won't be a problem.  She has no memory of all the trouble she gave us about taking the MRI it first time around.  IF there is a long enough wait between the doctor visit and the MRI she may change her mind again.  The friend is frustrated with us as she thinks we didn't know about this medication or were just not giving it to her or  seeking help.  We explained to her what has happened in the past but it seems to make not make it in to her brain either.  She got involved with my Mother's dog problems we have addressed in the past because she wants to help but only hears Mom's side.  I appreciate her concern and only wants the best for her but she needs to learn to listen to us and understand she doesn't get the full story from Mom.  We realize she only hears the very emotional side of Mom.  Yes, we know it's none of her business but we try to be kind to others.  But there may come a point.  

Happy Trails

2 comments:

Old NFO said...

Sigh... yes, 'one' of the issues of dealing with the elderly... prayers for patience is all I can offer.

Randy said...

OLD NFO-that's more than enough and thank you