Doctor Appt.

CP had an appointment this afternoon, he was very quiet today. This is unusual. All the way to the doctor he didn't speak to me. When we got to the doctor he said nothing, when we got into the exam room he asked me if he was seeing the doctor and I told him that he was. He said, "He is a nice man, the best doctor I've ever had."

CP remained quiet all during the exam. We discussed his night confusion, delirium, and the efforts we have taken to ensure his safety. We have alarms on all exterior doors so that if the doors are opened we will be alerted instantly.

I informed the doctor that CP is still 33 on the waiting list for the VA and he tells me that we have to begin looking at other facilities. He wants him on 2-3 waiting lists so we will begin looking at other facilities ASAP. We trust the doctor very much. CP told him, "But, I don't want to go live anywhere else, I like living with Reid and Barbara." Dr. N explained that as his physician he has to be concerned about his safety. He explained to him that when he gets confused that he has the fight or flight mentality and that due to the Alzheimer's he chooses flight.

Reid and I are very sad to hear this. We had really hoped that CP could live with us for about a year, it is apparent that more than likely CP will be going into a home by the fall (according to the doctor).