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Appalling - then wonderful. I hope so much that Dorothy pulls through this - she's clearly a fighter - and that she and you get the care and compassion that is so deserved.

I thought treatment for dementia patients admitted to NHS care had advanced a bit in the last 2-3 years or so. So I'm curious to know whether our most recent experience is par for the course or...

A big thank you from Sharon yet again for the extraordinary generosity and comments from a kind TP member. She's just so delighted by your response. Thank you so much. Hx

Thank you so much for posting Lilysmybabypup - have passed your comments to Sharon!

And thank you too, to Jeannette G for an incredibly generous donation. I had a text from Sharon about an hour...

Dear Richard

The long-lasting love expressed in those two photos says it all.

Peace to you and to all your family and friends. A long journey, and a hard one at times - but one that has been...

For the second year in a row, Sharon has completed the 100 km challenge (this time, London-Brighton) raising over £ 1000 for Alzheimer's. She crossed the finishing line just after 7 am this morning...

Tigertail, you have my heartfelt sympathy and admiration. You're doing a fantastic job of looking after your parents against some pretty heavy odds, and no wonder you and your long-suffering husband...

Very difficult Lainey and I'm sorry you're feeling so rough. I sympathise completely with your concern re your Mum, torn loyalties etc - it's been a tough winter for us too.

Can I suggest...

Trysohard

Would it be possible to put a grab rail slightly forward of the chair so that your Mum could pull herself up out of the chair, rather than use the rise and recline function? If not a...

Ray - can I just add my twopenneth?!

Congratulations for taking those first important but hard steps - and for talking to your daughter. I hope that this is the start of new friendships for you...

Kylecat, that must be exhausting (and distressing) - both for your poor Mum and for all of you trying to care for her. I think Fiona's suggestion sounds great - I don't have that problem - my Mum is...

Hello JaneDee,

I'm very sorry about your Mum. I think the question I would ask is whom do you turn to, when you need to review medication (if your Mum is on any, or needs any in the future); for...

Paddy - I'm so sorry. No wonder you're distressed. All I can suggest that you give your husband constant reassurance and positive feedback all the time and try not to let up. If that's hard for you...

Thanks for this Fiona. I'm not at all up to speed on CHC funding but I know that it is frequently discussed (and rightly) on TP. I would love to know how it is, that some are eligible while others...

BE, I hope you keep posting - we are all learning continually, and I've learned such a lot here. I only check New Posts anyway so all those of us who want to follow what you say, will find you -...

Its me,

Poor you, it sounds like a desperately sad situation. Other than your Mum, do you have any family or friends to help or support you? I know that it's very hard - even if you do, there's no...

So sorry that you have lost your Mum, Nancy - and glad that her dying was peaceful. I hope that you too, find peace in the days and weeks ahead.

So sorry Edd. I hope there is someone who is looking after you.

SWMBO - is there any volunteer driver service at your surgery that might have a car with wheelchair access? (There isn't at ours - but it might be worth asking anyway, to see if someone could help...

Bravo Mama, and well done to all her supporting family! It all sounds very hopeful indeed. I'm so glad that it went so well. I hope this is a happy move for your mother and
that it brings peace of...

Hope it's been a lovely day for you all. That certainly sounded like the best kind of birthday cake!

Dear Zebaroo,

I'm sorry that your Nan is being confrontational but want to reassure you, that all the carers at her home (and it sounds like you're happy with the care she receives) will have...

Thanks BE. Have epistled.

BE - would like to send epistle-ish PM! But your letterbox is full - is there another address I could use? Or could you file some of the other PMs so I can squish in this one?

No, I think the lies are OK. I think you need the space - I'm sure I would. Physical stuff often heals faster than headspace stuff :)