Hello
Our Aunt has just been diagnosed with the early stages of dementia. Up until now she has known that she has memory problems and that the doctors are trying to find out why. She has additional support at home from carers, which has recently started.
Our dilemma is whether we tell her or not. She is very medically aware as she has been a midwife all of her working life, but she does suffer with depression at times, so we are not sure what to do.
We know there is no easy answer but would appreciate some feedback.
Many thanks
Our Aunt has just been diagnosed with the early stages of dementia. Up until now she has known that she has memory problems and that the doctors are trying to find out why. She has additional support at home from carers, which has recently started.
Our dilemma is whether we tell her or not. She is very medically aware as she has been a midwife all of her working life, but she does suffer with depression at times, so we are not sure what to do.
We know there is no easy answer but would appreciate some feedback.
Many thanks