Hi, I’m new to the forum, my mum has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Compared to some of the stories I’ve read on here, our troubles are fairly lightweight so far. I’m overwhelmed by what you all go through - I feel like I’ve joined a secret club which is hidden in plain sight, and I salute you.
i wondered if any of you wise souls have any advice to offer - I’ve been trawling through the goldmine of info on here, but not seen this yet:
My mum lives in an annexe next door. She is regularly seeing prowlers, hearing people trying to kick her door in or kicking footballs at her window. Last week she saw a man climbing our 6’ hedge, despite the open gate being a few paces away! She is convinced that intruders are trying to get in In the early hours. I don’t know how to help her. I hate the idea that she is frightened, but any reassurance, for example reasoning that our dogs (who bark at the slightest noise outside) didn’t hear anything, results in her being upset that we don‘t believe her. We’ve asked her to phone us when anything happens, what ever the time, but she says she won’t wake us up in the middle of the night! Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Have a peaceful Sunday all.
i wondered if any of you wise souls have any advice to offer - I’ve been trawling through the goldmine of info on here, but not seen this yet:
My mum lives in an annexe next door. She is regularly seeing prowlers, hearing people trying to kick her door in or kicking footballs at her window. Last week she saw a man climbing our 6’ hedge, despite the open gate being a few paces away! She is convinced that intruders are trying to get in In the early hours. I don’t know how to help her. I hate the idea that she is frightened, but any reassurance, for example reasoning that our dogs (who bark at the slightest noise outside) didn’t hear anything, results in her being upset that we don‘t believe her. We’ve asked her to phone us when anything happens, what ever the time, but she says she won’t wake us up in the middle of the night! Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Have a peaceful Sunday all.