07-16-2019, 04:53 AM
Last week, I set up an appointment to see my father's doctor so I could discuss some matters. And today was that day I saw him. I informed him about my father's sleeping behavior and the night terrors he's been having, issues with his eating pattern or lack thereof, and so forth. He does have advanced Dementia afterall.
Granted, my father wants nothing but Ice Cream for his meals, or at least most of the time. But I surprised him when I mentioned the substitute chocolate milk that gives 16grams of protein in a mere 8oz glass. And how I've been getting him full servings of fruits n veggies. But knowing how the depression caused by Dementia is directly related to lack of appetite, I asked the doc about medication.
Prescribed now is a little blue pill.
NOT THAT LITTLE BLUE PILL!!!!
This medication is supposed to be mild and taken at bedtime. Once a night, he told me that there should be a noticeable difference by next Monday. It would be great if it works. But....
A three months supply for just $5 bucks? Why did he not suggest this before?
Granted, my father wants nothing but Ice Cream for his meals, or at least most of the time. But I surprised him when I mentioned the substitute chocolate milk that gives 16grams of protein in a mere 8oz glass. And how I've been getting him full servings of fruits n veggies. But knowing how the depression caused by Dementia is directly related to lack of appetite, I asked the doc about medication.
Prescribed now is a little blue pill.
NOT THAT LITTLE BLUE PILL!!!!
This medication is supposed to be mild and taken at bedtime. Once a night, he told me that there should be a noticeable difference by next Monday. It would be great if it works. But....
A three months supply for just $5 bucks? Why did he not suggest this before?