Hi, I help to care for my Aunty, who is 79 and has been diagnosed last August, with Alzheimers, (she doesn't know this !!). I guess, how each individual copes on a day to day basis with the loss of memory is different depending on their personality ??
She lives alone and is becoming increasingly fed up all of the time, no matter what we do to try and help, ie: suggest social group meetings etc. There are only a few of us in our Family who make the time and effort to help her, others pop in every 6 wks or so etc. My Aunt has heart issues and is unable to walk far, so this is a big issue for her, and yes you guessed, she wont even think about using a wheelchair !! Help, we feel, we are constantly going around in circles, and don't know what else to do, its now causing problems for my mum, who is her main carer, and is starting to get fed up too...
She lives alone and is becoming increasingly fed up all of the time, no matter what we do to try and help, ie: suggest social group meetings etc. There are only a few of us in our Family who make the time and effort to help her, others pop in every 6 wks or so etc. My Aunt has heart issues and is unable to walk far, so this is a big issue for her, and yes you guessed, she wont even think about using a wheelchair !! Help, we feel, we are constantly going around in circles, and don't know what else to do, its now causing problems for my mum, who is her main carer, and is starting to get fed up too...