Forum: Support for people with dementia and their carers

Hello Everyone Just joined Talking Point and I'm immediately comforted by realising there are so many of us going through the same things. Mum's been in residential care since Dad died 18 months ago - as she wasn't able to cope alone - she started in a CH near their home area but as no family...

My wife and I are moving to San Diego from Iowa :) to care for my mother who has been diagnosed with dementia:confused:. I dont know what to expect but we are going with open hearts and open minds. We dont know much about this disease but are willing to learn.

Just wanted to say thanks. When I posted for the first time the other night I was tired, feeling awful as have a really bad chest infection and run down, and at a loss of what to do. In the short few replies you lovely ladies and gentlemen have helped remind me that the things I had mistaken...

On 16 May we have memory clinic appointment. I think Bill's score is likely to be around 6 on MMSE. I would imagine the doctor will want him to come off Exelon and may suggest moving to Ebixa. Is it worth trying to get her to let him stay on Exelon if with that low score is it as well to agree to...

My hubby of 54 years,suffering with alzheimers/vascular dementia is getting much worse. He has been in respite for 10 days now, but so much for me having a break, the ch has been phoning all the time, and has now decided that I should collect him. I have been ill myself in bed for 3 days, so...

I think I know the answer to this, but would appreciate input please. At some sage I will be needing care to look after oh. He has increasing mobility problems, alcohol issues and unlabelled dementia, probably alcohol induced. We exceed the balance for help financially, so is there any point...

Hello everyone, Brace yourselves - i am a new member....Apart from the occasional technical mac query, I've never needed to post a message on a forum, yet having seen what's here I'm wondering why it's taken me so long. Having lost mum to a sudden illness last summer it's become shockingly apparent...

Hi all, My dad has been home only 3 days and today has got blood in the catheter, not passing urine, and is in agony every time the urine passes through. I have called the GP out of hours and they are coming some time before 9 p.m. but the confusion is getting worse so I am thinking yet another UTI...

My partner has been diagnosed with mild dementia and I need help on how to cope with his mood swings. Sometimes he just keeps ranting and ranting and even if I say nothing or do nothing it does not stop. The things he says are really nasty. No-one knows what this is like for me as he never does...

Whilst there is very little published about it there is an affordable alternative (at least much cheaper than a private care home) option when one of your parents need close care due to a dementia and you are desperate not to separate them. The option is to buy a flat in a specialist close care...

Hi all, My dad is now living with us in his granddad flat and 'overall' it is working, with the expected teething problems. We have a care company coming in - they come mornings and evenings and we have 2 private carers coming for lunch and late afternoon. The two carers who come at lunch time...

i think i am going crazy or have early signs of dementia .. my mum is 78 and has dementia and i just CANT cope with her any more it makes me so miserable . i just cant cope with day to day life . i put an act on with friends . i have young children who are so happy . i can be NORMAL with them ...

My mother started showing signs of dementia a few years ago. The decline has been steady and we (the family) no longer think she is safe living in her own home. I asked her about 3 years ago to come and live with us, (my husband & I live about 100 miles away), hoping there was time for her to...

Hello I'm new to TP. Seven months ago I applied for CHC for my Dad who had been living in a residential home for nearly 2.5 years. The Health Board visited the home shortly after I applied to obtain documentary evidence from his notes and an assessment was arranged a few weeks later but sadly my...

My hubby of 54 years,suffering with alzheimers/vascular dementia is getting much worse. He has been in respite for 10 days now, but so much for me having a break, the ch has been phoning all the time, and has now decided that I should collect him. I have been ill myself in bed for 3 days, so...

Hi all, My dad came home from hospital on Monday to live in our 'granddad flat'. Daytime has gone relatively well, with a few issues (they brought the wrong size sling for the standing hoist - fortunately we have the big hoist so can use that) and we have a good care package. He seems to be settled...

Hi I've been on the forum as a guest just looking for a while, but summoned up the courage to post. We share a house with my grandfather who has mixed dementia - but the vascular side of it seems to be more of an issue. I see all the suggestions of leaving notes and lists and would love to...

my mum , has mobility problems from having her feet operated on as a child , and the doctor did a terrible job , she has difficulty walking and now she cant get out of the bath unaided .. a walk in shower or wet room would be to dangerous as she WILL fall over . has anyone used or is using...

Getting married tomorrow, involves getting mother to hairdressers at 9, loading her and two others into the car, 2 hour drive, wedding at 5:30, hotel stay, come back Friday. Because the weather's nice today she keeps heading into the garden and pulling weeds, it's not that warm and she only has a...

Hi all, Have just registered here to try and get some advice. My sister and I are worried about our Mum as she seems to be getting confused a lot. Examples below: * On delivery of an item she was asked to sign for it and my sister (who was with her to help) says she had forgotten how to sign...

I was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia in 2006, with symptoms since 2003. I wonder if there are others on the forum with this diagnosis. It would be nice to compare symptoms and problems encountered as a result of the diagnosis. I am a 54 year old female from the USA.

Hi,my mum has had alzheimers for 5 years and is on aricept,she is slowly declining,i have taken over her care as she still lives on her own and although lost alot of her everyday skills,she manages just and i go in to cook and clean and help with tasks she can no longer do,we did have a care...