Really grateful for any advice.
My father in law shows all the signs of early dementia (in my opinion only based on my grandmother going through it). He's only 70.
My mother in law I think knows but is saying it's all ok as he's really amiable. My husband (his son) wants to help but isn't sure what to do for the best. And my sister in law (his daughter) is in denial too.
My father in law has seen his GP. Been sent for a brain scan and all ok with scan. However referred to memory clinic and not gone yet (months later).
I'm keen for him to get all the professional assessments and advice he can, but the rest of his family seem to prefer to put off and bury their heads in the sand.
I'm worried that I just sound like I'm nagging now.
Any advice from anyone who's been through something similar - how to encourage someone you're concerned about (or the people around them) to seek professional support more quickly?
It must be really very scary for him and for everyone very close to him. I get that. Just want to help in the best way I can.
Thank you so much to anyone who can offer any helpful advice
N x
My father in law shows all the signs of early dementia (in my opinion only based on my grandmother going through it). He's only 70.
My mother in law I think knows but is saying it's all ok as he's really amiable. My husband (his son) wants to help but isn't sure what to do for the best. And my sister in law (his daughter) is in denial too.
My father in law has seen his GP. Been sent for a brain scan and all ok with scan. However referred to memory clinic and not gone yet (months later).
I'm keen for him to get all the professional assessments and advice he can, but the rest of his family seem to prefer to put off and bury their heads in the sand.
I'm worried that I just sound like I'm nagging now.
Any advice from anyone who's been through something similar - how to encourage someone you're concerned about (or the people around them) to seek professional support more quickly?
It must be really very scary for him and for everyone very close to him. I get that. Just want to help in the best way I can.
Thank you so much to anyone who can offer any helpful advice
N x