Hello! I am caring for my mother who is 95. She has vascular dementia , the main symptom being bad memory and a very insecure nature.I have moved her in to live with me ( I'm retired) as i want to look after her as long as possible, particularly as she is well aware of who I am, and to put her in a home at this stage would be quite cruel to her. However, it's tough going for 2 main reasons; she has no interest in eating and drinking and mealtimes are prolonged. b. she constantly is asking what she should be doing. When I tell her, she does not seem to process the answer at all. I am new to this care situation and my goal is to find how the condition will progress, and how to deal with it now. Information is what I need, and I am not much wiser having spoken to her doctor or the social services. It seems that because I am caring for her at home they just let me get on with it. Can anyone help with advice?
Many thanks, Sailorjon
Many thanks, Sailorjon