Just thought I would update this thread. We have just returned from the doctor.

She said this is just the natural progression of memory loss into dementia. She never used the word Alzheimer's, but it was hanging in the air over all 3 of us. She is referring Dad to a neurologist for assessment and meds. Sigh. I had an aunt get Alzheimer's and die 2 years back.

She also mentioend Sundowner's as some of you had.

I asked about TIA or mini stroke, and if I should have dragged him to the ER. She said there is not much they could have done, take some blood work, ring up a bill, but she really didn't think that was an issue here. She said it would have been "nice" if he would have permitted me to take his blood pressure (she looked right AT dad when she said this) but it would not have made a difference in treatment.

She told me to expect more of this. To just repeat and repeat getting him to see reality -- show him the time, show him it is dark out. She said it never gets through to them the 1st or second time, so I ahve to keep saying it over and over.

Any time there is a saftety issue, she told me don't hesitate to call 911, but htis time around it didn't sound like that was needed, either.

We will have the referral tomorrow and will proceed from there. Sigh.