My husband has Alzheimers. He cannot communicate, his words were the first to go. His doctor wants to see him every three months, and usually blood work too. He won't shower before going, he doesn't want to get dressed. I don't argue with him, it only makes matter worse. But each appointment it's getting harder and harder to get him there . Will doctors come to the house? What about drawing of blood, can it be done at home? Honestly I dont understand why he has to go back.....there is nothing to fix. He can't express himself, he can't answer her questions, I am not sure he even knows who she is anymore.I just want to make it easy on him, and me sometimes.
Do you think your father might qualify for hospice?
We also have a home blood draw service through Quest Diagnostics out here; I'm sure there's something like that in your neck of the woods. Also home health agencies have the ability to send nurses to do blood draws. You may want to look at that option as well.
I do think its unrealistic and a little unfair for your hubby's MD to expect him to make app'ts every three months given his condition. As long as he's medically stable otherwise, I don't see what the issue would be if was seen once or twice a year instead. It obviously causes a lot of distress for your husband and neither he nor you need that!