I was able to move my husband's neuro appointment up by 2 weeks. In the spring, my husband's PCP gave him an MMSE during an office visit (due to concerns I was having about some of my husband's recent behavior that I thought was ADD or a vitamin deficiency) and the results of the MMSE resulted in his PCP referring him to a neurologist. We went to the neurologist and she administered a SLUMS exam which indicated mild cognitive impairment of an (as yet) unknown origin. His MRI was normal. His follow up appt. is this week. Can anyone give me some suggestions regarding questions we should ask the neuro? We have just 2: "What is your diagnosis at this time?" and "What can we expect in the future?" We have asked her to rule out ADD, HF Autism and Depression. My husband also has hearing loss that he refuses to address and just found out he needs a new glasses prescription (and he refuses to wear his glasses all the time as he should). I just need to know what this IS and what it IS NOT and would appreciate question suggestions based on your own experiences.
Can he manage his own medications?
Should he continue to drive?
What are your recommendations as far as remaining at home and isolated or going to a day program or Assisted living?
What lifestyle modifications will he benefit from? (Diet, exercise, devices, at home help)
Are there any meds that you think might help?
What do you see his prognosis as? Would you like to follow up after 6 months or a year?
Can your office staff put these recommendations in writing for us? (So you can point to them and say "the doctor says....)
These are the issues that mom's neurologist addressed after her neuropsych testing showed Mild Cognitive Impairment.