Hi bit of a sensitive topic here. My DP’s grandmother has suspected dementia. All the classic signs- forgetting often, asking things multiple times etc. Over the past year it has gotten worse, even her brother who lives in Fife and doesn’t have that much contact with her, has noticed within a few months how much she had changed. She thinks DP and I live together, we don’t and we have said this before, she was adamant once her daughter (DP’s aunt) was mad at her when she had been there the day before. That his mum hadn’t taken them shopping when she had that day earlier. I may be not that accurate about the last two incidences but they aren’t far off if they are a little wrong.
Anyway, my DP’s grandfather who lives and is married to his grandmother is worried sick, they are elderly. It’s too much for him to cope with, he has us of course but he is struggling. He confided in the pharmacist when getting his medication. The pharmacist without even being asked booked an appointment for DP’s grandmother, which was really kind. DP’s grandmother is Very stubborn, and there is no way she would of gone if she wasn’t told it was for a checkup. We thought it was with a doctor she would be seeing. It was a nurse. DP’s mum went with them as she was worried DP’s grandmother would kick off 😂. This nurse was pathetic. She didn’t know what grandmother was there for, DP’s mum had to actually tell her she was there for a blood pressure test and blood tests. They had thought she would be seeing a doctor regarding what we think is her dementia. DP’s mother and grandfather went to the receptionist and told her it is urgent, she needs to be seen ASAP. They were told a three week wait. AIBU To think that they should be prioritising a dementia appointment at the doctors? That is should be an emergency? DP’s mum said it is an emergency to us, but not to them, as it doesn’t affect them. I’m sorry but surely a dementia appointment is more important than a person with an infected toe for example?! She is elderly!!!!