I am not sure which chat to join - those with a recent diagnosis - yes, Mum was diagnosed in June. Or middle stage disease - because to be honest she is going down so quickly we are nearly there too!
My mum has a medication call only in the mornings so far - and when I did arrange more care when we had a recent break - they didn't do anything from my suggested list of activities - but rather wrote in her notes ''offered Ann help with a bath / shower but she declined '' then they left. She is ok with hygiene stuff (mostly) - it's what happens next that she struggles with!
Over Christmas she has been forgetting that we are collecting her, even with a phone call minutes beforehand, bringing 3 handbags containing a bizzare mix of things and forgetting to eat in between our activities.
I don't think she is going to manage at home much longer as she has really nose-dived with things like food prep, remembering to be ready for her activities, social skills and I am wondering what to do next? I am an only child and my Dad died 2 years ago, my husband and daughter are supportive. Her name is down for sheltered housing but even if she gets a place I'm now doubting that she would manage new surroundings and equipment only to possibly have to move again ... (have read comments like that on here too). We're willing to move and have a self contained unit made for mum but as we both work I am also doubting the advantages of this .........
I'm thinking more staff and people to do things for her? A day centre?
Thanks for reading - feeling low and having a cry with anyone who will listen today including the lady in the chemist!
My mum has a medication call only in the mornings so far - and when I did arrange more care when we had a recent break - they didn't do anything from my suggested list of activities - but rather wrote in her notes ''offered Ann help with a bath / shower but she declined '' then they left. She is ok with hygiene stuff (mostly) - it's what happens next that she struggles with!
Over Christmas she has been forgetting that we are collecting her, even with a phone call minutes beforehand, bringing 3 handbags containing a bizzare mix of things and forgetting to eat in between our activities.
I don't think she is going to manage at home much longer as she has really nose-dived with things like food prep, remembering to be ready for her activities, social skills and I am wondering what to do next? I am an only child and my Dad died 2 years ago, my husband and daughter are supportive. Her name is down for sheltered housing but even if she gets a place I'm now doubting that she would manage new surroundings and equipment only to possibly have to move again ... (have read comments like that on here too). We're willing to move and have a self contained unit made for mum but as we both work I am also doubting the advantages of this .........
I'm thinking more staff and people to do things for her? A day centre?
Thanks for reading - feeling low and having a cry with anyone who will listen today including the lady in the chemist!