Thanks for the input everyone. I just returned from a long day - driving 150 miles, driving to the doctor, and back 150 miles. It was worth the effort.

My mom and dad were happy I came. I gave them lots of information - some of which you gave me here - and I was able to catch up on where both of my parents were medically.

The doctor was nice, but a little off-put by my presence until my dad finally told him that I had a heart attack last year and was concerned more than ever about health and health care. I was proud of my mom - she was honest with the doctor about her memory issues and her passing out at the theater. I am not sure that she would have done this if I had not pushed the issue by going with her to the doctor.

My dad was happy to have someone there to push the doctor a bit - I could be pushy so he did not have to be, since it is his doctor, too.

She has a referral to a nuerologist and will be taking a memory test run by the university. She will cut back on meds until she has had blood tests for b12, iron and niacin.

I am so glad that I went today, and thank you all for the support and help.
Ann