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A friend of mine told me a clinic in Thailand told them that they can get CBD oil WITH THC if with a doctor's prescription...

On 3/4/2019 at 10:11 PM, Rocket Hawks said:

Most of the high-end anti-aging clinics in Thailand sell cbd and have been doing so for quite some time.  Recently picked up some high-quality Humboldt County, California stuff. Freaking amazing for sleep and pain. It's hard to believe this stuff is illegal when it's being openly sold all over the place.

Where exactly did you find it?

Has this changed in the last year?

54 minutes ago, YogaVeg said:

Went through this with Mom.

I didn't read most of the replies because pondering this is a little too close to home, so forgive me if it's already been said a bunch:

 

Losing someone close to you in slow motion is the hardest thing ever. The day they forget who you are is a crushing event. Caregivers can experience untold stress and emotional devastation that can lead to physical collapse. Get help. The time will come when it is too great a burden to bear.

 

The best caregivers imo are the ones not emotionally attached to the victim. Take care of you first. You've got to protect that child, your wife, your marriage, and your health. There is no shame in shifting his care to others who won't be emotionally destroyed by taking care of him. Create some safe distance from what lies ahead.

 

It's a brutal evil disease, just remember your dad didn't choose that fate.

 

I wish the best for you.

 

One shining moment in it all for us tho was long after my mom was way gone mentally, I heard about music therapy.

She had loved music and they say that's the last thing to go.

So we put some of her old favorites on, and remarkably she became animated again, smiling and laughing, bouncing around.

The music definitely triggered something deep.

It was like she finally got to experience a bit of joy again, months after she last spoke or smiled.

Food for thought.

Thanks for the advice.

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Re doctor, the one I suggested is in Bangkok. In Chiang Mai, go to the government psych hospital, their neuro consultants are in clinic on Tue, ed & Fri

http://www.suanprung.go.th/eng/

 

Waits will be long but they will be able to do a thorough evaluation and if it is indicated (i.e. he is unsafe/a danger to himself) can arrange involuntary admission.

Thanks.

The problem is he likely won't be cooperative. 

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

That is fortunate. Definitely, get in touch with Lanna Care.

 

they have already sent you a message by PM (check the message folder).

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Thank you.

If anybody else has any other input, please let me know.  Thanks.

5 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

P.S> I neglected to ask where in Thailand he is.

 

If in Chiang Mai or near to it this organization may be able to help

 

http://www.lannacarenet.org/lanna-care-net/what-we-do/

 

 

Yes he's in Chiang Mai.  

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Where are you? Are you in Thailand now or in your home country?

 

If you are in Thailand talk to your Embassy as a first start. And I suggest also bringing him to see Dr. Ketchai and explaining the whole situation to him including your fears. He can arrange all necessary tests both of cognitive status and toxicology.

 

If you are in your home country contact the State dept/Foreign Ministry and explain the situation and see what they advise.

 

Clearly the best thing would be to get him back home if you can somehow manage to do that. 

 

Thailand has recently revised the rules on extensions of stay for retirement in a manner that makes documentation more difficult and it would be very challenging for a person with cognitive impairment to manage the process so you might look into whether his permission to stay (sometimes incorrectly called a visa, actually it is extension of stay under a visa) is current or not.

I am at home.  Unfortunately we helped him renew his visa before realizing the depth of the problems going on over there.

4 hours ago, Sheryl said:

There are certainly ways of doung this in his home country. And there are ways Thai families can do this in Thailand, so in theory should be possible for a foreign family as well but likely will involve a lot of time and legal fees. The big danger is that the Thai GF may bribe/influence the proceedings if she can. There is a lot of corruption in Thailand.

I suggest you disciluss the situation with your Embassy. They can provide more info and list of lawyers.

If you decide to go this route Doctor certification of his condition will be necessary. Dr. Ketchai at Bumrungrad specializes in dementia.

Re his delusions etc -- is it possible she is drugging him,? Not unknown here.

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It's totally possible she is drugging or poisoning him.  He has had long term syptoms of cognitive decline, however he really fell off a cliff, so to speak, when he got together with her.  She has a history of parasitic behavior and taking advantage of other older foreigners.  She's had at least one other husband more than double her age.

It's a terrible situation and we have no idea what to do.

I know this is an old thread but I am now dealing with the same thing with a relative who is suffering from painfully obvious Alzheimer's disease and is now exhibiting all of the warning signs very obviously.  He's reached a point where he can barely recognize his own handwriting, has trouble telling what day it is, cannot manage finances rationally and can easily sign things he doesn't understand and won't remember.

He is being robbed blind by his much younger Thai girlfriend who is trying to get him to sign over more and more financial and legal control. 

Does anybody know how his family members can prevent this?  Is there a way to get him declared incompetent or similar to prevent the signing of anymore legal documents?  I and the rest of his family are terrified that he may sign legal control of himself over to this terrible girlfriend and it may be very difficult to reverse later.  

He is basically insane and thinks the thai girlfriend and his family is against him but it's quite the opposite.