Subject: Re: Thank you!
From: "Michael B" <[email-masked]>
To: "Fox, Laura" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:23:41 -0400

Hello Laura.
Yes diet is a big thing. Dad did say she hasn't been eating very well lately. Coupled with the new medication and it's side effects, could totally be what's causing the great change. However, Celeste and I were reading that some of those same symptoms mom is having can be caused by vitamin deficiencies, urinary track infections, and even thyroid problems. I really want to get mom tested for these things as well to rule those out as contributing factors. I think monitoring mom as she stops using the new medication is good and it seems that we should know something pretty quick if she improves without taking them. Between us we can continue to check with dad to make sure he won't feel overwhelmed. I can only imagine the stress he might be feeling. Dad is typically pretty quiet about how he is so for him to say something in that regards, he must be feeling it. Might just be tired too. Rest is needed for all of us! Keep in touch. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. Love you sis!
Sincerely,
Michael 

From: Fox, Laura 
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 11:01 AM
To: 'Michael B' 
Subject: RE: Thank you!

Hi Mike,

From our conversation last night after we hung up it occurred to me that Dad had mentioned that mom was on a new medication.  I called Dad and he said  that she was put on a medication called Donepezil as of 7/28/17.  This medication is used to treat dementia.  The description of the drug says that it cannot cure dementia or halt the progress of the disease but can improve thinking in some patients although I guess in Mom's case this does not appear to be happening.  It has a long list of side effects and states that this medicine may cause some people to become dizzy or drowsy, to have blurred vision or to have problems with clumsiness or unsteadiness.  I had spoken to Dad this morning and he said that she does take this medication pretty regularly so I think this is what is causing mom her lack of coordination problems.  I also did not like the other side effects of this medication so I asked Dad stop giving her this medication.  I remember when I talked to the psychologist originally he had mentioned this medication but said that if the medication did not seem to help her we could stop the medication because it is not essential.  I asked Dad to track her progress to see if mom improves in about a week or so and if she does not I will schedule an MRI with the doctor.  I also told him that I wanted to get mom on a healthier diet as they are still eating a lot of fast foods and a healthy diet is very important for brain health and cognition.  I will let you know what happens, thanks.

From: Michael B [mailto:[email-masked]] 
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 11:08 AM
To: Fox, Laura <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: Thank you!

Hello Laura.

Sounds like a plan as far as the birthday thing. I guess we aren't 8 any more. Although, I would love to revisit those days at times. So from now on, we don't do gifts...settled.  As far as the weekend, I would love to. We do have a wedding on Saturday. Also, Christina is getting close to her due date and the baby could come any time. I'll have to let you know on that. I do need to speak to you asap about mom. I had a very strange conversation with her over the phone last night. After talking to dad about it, I feel that we need to come up with a plan of action. Can you call me on my cell today? We can talk more then.

Thank you,
Michael B

517-775-4916

From: Fox, Laura 

Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 10:29 AM

To: [email-masked] 

Subject: Thank you!

Hi Mike,

I just wanted to thank you for the nice card and gift card to Lowe's, Tom really appreciated it although you don't need to get us anything.  I am thinking next year we can just send out Birthday cards with no gift as Tom and I are so blessed that we really don't need anything if that is alright with you.  I would really rather just spend time with you like maybe go out to lunch sometimes if that is okay.  On a side note, Tom and I wanted to know you would like to come down to the cabin this weekend if you are not busy, please let us know, thanks.

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