Hi,
My Mum has Alzheimers and I'm struggling to support her. I am 3 hours drive away. I worry that I'm not doing this right or doing enough. And I'm struggling with sadness and guilt.
I'm also not sure she's getting the care she needs. She gets an annual review with the doctor, but nothing seems to improve. She was told to take her tablet at a different time and I think it's made things worse. She's tired and disorientated in the morning and just wants to watch DVDs all day. She used to be regularly monitored by the memory service, but that has stopped for this annual GP visit.
I feel weighed down with all of it and I'm worried I'm going to be ill and then I won't be able to care for her.
I'm on here to get some support and advice so I can support Mum, and help others if I can.
Thanks.
My Mum has Alzheimers and I'm struggling to support her. I am 3 hours drive away. I worry that I'm not doing this right or doing enough. And I'm struggling with sadness and guilt.
I'm also not sure she's getting the care she needs. She gets an annual review with the doctor, but nothing seems to improve. She was told to take her tablet at a different time and I think it's made things worse. She's tired and disorientated in the morning and just wants to watch DVDs all day. She used to be regularly monitored by the memory service, but that has stopped for this annual GP visit.
I feel weighed down with all of it and I'm worried I'm going to be ill and then I won't be able to care for her.
I'm on here to get some support and advice so I can support Mum, and help others if I can.
Thanks.