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Hi there,

just read your post and the responses of the others and like some i am concerned about what an input this person is having in your mum's life.

the last post you put up said that the...

Hi Jess,

just read your thread and am sending you the strength for the coming days ahead,
your story sound just like the one i went through with my MIL. many a day before visiting her i would...

Hi all,

not posted a lot lately but have been reading your posts.

i am sitting watching This Morning and the have been discussing GPS tracking for people with dementia. some of the responses...

Hi there,

this is the worst thing you will have to discuss. so pleases that you have a sister who you can discuss this with. you have to take into account how frail your father is, if you want...

That is the most heart wrenching thing i have ever read. it bring a tear to my eyes and melts my heart. well done you.


jan1962

Hi FifiMo,

great ideas, cant wait for our invisables to rise as they are on a road to a hiding. everything my FIL owns and has is now in trust for my husband. they can stick it where the sun...

Hi Debbie,

so sorry to hear that your mum has passed over, i am sure she held on until you arrived so that you could have the last few moments of time together.
she is in a better place now, save...

Hope everything goes well for you tomorrow and that your mum enjoys your special day with you both. Hope the sun shines for you and even if there is a little rain this is supposed to be good luck.
...

Seems like im the only one who regards this as unfair, oh well i must be some kind of scrounger!!

hi there,

you are not alone with your feeling about having to pay for any type of care, there...

Hi Moleskine,

Sorry i have no advice to offer nut just wanted to say hi to you. The people on here are brilliant and have much knowledge and understanding. You will never be alone while on here...

Hi All.

The change from PCTs to what ever they want to call it is a joke. Them that be have changed it so that people become more confused and not know which way to turn. Wish that they would...

Reading this has made my heart beat real fast.
I worked in a care home for a good few years as a Senior Care Assistant
and at no time would i suggest a residents family member wash any ones hair....

Hi Lizisews,

I know how you feel, my MIL was the same. If he had to go anywhere my OH used to take him and i stayed behind to look after her. She never settled, paced and if anyone passes the...

Hi Beenie,

so pleased to hear that your short break over the Easter went as planned. sound to me that your uncle had a good time as well. so now you know that your summer break will be a reality...

Hi there,

hope you enjoy your break in Malta and that the sun shine for you. just remember that you are entitled to have this time off, so kick back, relax and have a few glasses of vino. ENJOY...

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Take comfort in the knowledge that she is now at peace.
sending your hugs.

jan1962

Hi Kate,

I have followed your post and can i honestly say that you are a rock, you may not have felt it at the time/ your parents are lucky to have a daughter like you. pleased to read that your...

Hi there,

I worked in a care home on an EMI unit and i can tell you that people used to bring in their children from new born up and they we spoiled by everyone. children are wonderful little...

hi there,

hope that everything works out for your father and hope that his dog does not have to be put to sleep. can i ask why has it taken the person so long to take it to court if this happend...

Hi there,

Sorry to hear that your mum is having a hard time of it and that your are struggling with the idea that she may need 24/7 care. it is a hard thing for any of us here on TP to have...

Hi there,

so sorry to hear that your father is so unwell. i have read the replies and understand where other are coming from. my MIL had AD/Vas Dem and near the end she could not take food or...

Hi there,

so sorry to hear that your father is not well.
you must take comfort from what you have done for your father while he battles this disgusting illness. i called this illness the long...

Hi CG,

please do not blame yourself you are doing what any loving daughter would do. your mum is in a place where she can be monitored and medication tweaked. the thought of anti-psychotics ...

Hi LK26

your story sounds so true to many of us here on TP. having to take the step forward is not easy we know, but it has to be done, not for you but your mum.

i can look at it from both...

Hi there,

just read your thread regarding your mum medication. can i ask if she has been prescribed any pain management by her GP or the hospital where she went to be plastered. the reason i ask...