family members,came over to play cards.We,talked about cold temps,for days ahead.We,live in NC.so,weather just getting really cold. I,said Tuesday Dr. Appt.weather's going to be freezing. She,yelled in front of eveyone;Iam not going.And;kept saying,it.My hubby yelled back,alright we heard you. So;now to keep the peace,I have to re shechule.She,only goes twice a yr.We,need appt. for meds&to tell her Progression of Dementia
I also typically pair it with something she likes, so we'll go to lunch afterwards or go shopping. Is there something your mom likes to do, that you can "reward" her with after the doctor's appointment?
My mother had a bad habit of cancelling doctor appointments. She cancelled so many times with one that he dropped her as a patient. She called to apologize and said she would be better. The doctor -- her opthamologist -- took her back. Since that time she hasn't cancelled any appointment with any doctor. A little shaming from the upper levels worked like a charm. It never worked when I tried to talk her into going.
I wouldn't reschedule. It's just putting off the inevitable, she'll complain when it's time for the new appt..Just get it over with now! Big deal it's cold my Mom has a DR appt Tuesday and the high temperature is 14*, she'll survive! Warm up the car, bundle up and off she goes..
The real risk is a delay on the road. Even if you are all bundled up and snug in the car, sitting in a pool of exhaust fumes or in an unheated vehicle while waiting for an accident to clear (for example) would be very traumatic and possibly dangerous.
School children are staying home and so should elders, in my opinion -- at least while wind chill warnings are in effect.
HUGS