Here are some first blooms for the season!
We had a lovely sunny day yesterday above 15C (60F). I took my mom for a checkup at the heart doctor. A very senior couple sat with us as we waited for our appointment. They both went in for their ECGs and the wife started talking to us. It seems her husband had a heart stent put in a year ago. Then last week they thought he had the flu, but it turned out to be a slight heart attack. He was walking normally into the ECG room and his wife told him not to walk too fast. I wished them the best as we were called into our appointment.
My mom is taking this new memory pill and was supposed to do a 24 hour holter monitor test to see if there is any effect on her heart rate. Well it seems she went to the bathroom as soon as she got home and removed the monitor! I had to inform the doctor that we cannot supervise her 24/7 so we are scrapping that test. She lives with my sister. Apparently the memory pill is a very common medicine so it should be ok. The cardiologist made a good point that even if it doesn't seem to be working it may well halt progression of the disease. At this point her heart is doing better than her mind, fingers crossed on the heart function. Over the years I feel I have developed a good relationship with the cardiologist, I am happy that he returns my occasional phone calls promptly. I usually only call when I absolutely have to. And I made sure to thank him for that. He always has a kind word for my mom.
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The cardiologist sounds like a good one. Hope the treatment helps our Mom. hugs, Valerie
Spring came early for us, about a month and a half ago. We cut the yard two weeks ago and now the jungle is back
What sweet blossoms! I'm glad you have such a good relationship with the cardiologist.
I hope the treatment works for your mom. The hospice client I volunteer for has dementia and he's taking some type of pill, too. It seems to be working very well for him.
sounds like you have a great relationship with the doctor,, rare to hear,, I hope it all works out for your Mum,
We had warm weather at the end of April, but now it's cooled off again. I'm ready for it to get permanently nice.
It is so reassuring to have a kind doctor who takes the time to call you back.
Oh, your doctor seems amazing! It makes one feel so much better when we fell like we have someone in our corner, right? Much love to you and your family! xo
I'm sorry you're having to go through a trying time with your mom. My mom had a difficult time with my father when he was struggling through dementia. Art wore the Holter monitor for a while too.
Sorry to read about your mom but happy to hear that you have a good relationship with the doctor.
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