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Taking meds.

 We were at the dr for tests today. Just testing his heart to make sure he is ok to take the meds

Rob was talking suicide on Sunday, so I contacted the memory clinic, they got him in right away and talked him into taking some meds.
I was surprised they could get him in so quickly. I was also surprised that he admitted to the dr how low he was feeling.

The dr was so firm with him. He told Rob this med may make the difference between being able to stay at home until his death, or spending most of the rest of his life in LTC facility.

Normally Rob won't take any meds, but he has agreed.

We have gotten so much support from the memory clinic and the Alz. Society, but I still feel so lost and overwhelmed

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