Hi,
I'm posting this not really because I have a question but because I'm just seeking support.
My mum, 55, has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately she is extremely ill and presenting as if she's in the later stages of the disease. She can no longer walk, talk, and is losing the ability to swallow, so isn't eating or drinking.
The consultants have explained how delirium (caused by UTIs) is also contributing to the severity of the symptoms.
We were preparing for her to be taken into the care system soon but whilst she's on a drip to give her fluids, she must stay in hospital. We've also been told that they won't resuscitate if her heart stops. We have been told that she potentially only has a few months if she continues the way she is.
I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced such a rapid progression of the disease? Mum only started experiencing memory issues in the first lockdown (around April 2020) and now has been receiving 24h care since Jan 2021.
This has all happened so fast. I feel as though my mum has been snached from me bit by bit and I'm unsure of how my life will be without her.
Thank you for reading.
I'm posting this not really because I have a question but because I'm just seeking support.
My mum, 55, has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately she is extremely ill and presenting as if she's in the later stages of the disease. She can no longer walk, talk, and is losing the ability to swallow, so isn't eating or drinking.
The consultants have explained how delirium (caused by UTIs) is also contributing to the severity of the symptoms.
We were preparing for her to be taken into the care system soon but whilst she's on a drip to give her fluids, she must stay in hospital. We've also been told that they won't resuscitate if her heart stops. We have been told that she potentially only has a few months if she continues the way she is.
I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced such a rapid progression of the disease? Mum only started experiencing memory issues in the first lockdown (around April 2020) and now has been receiving 24h care since Jan 2021.
This has all happened so fast. I feel as though my mum has been snached from me bit by bit and I'm unsure of how my life will be without her.
Thank you for reading.