Hi there. I'm new to TP...so hello !
My dad has Alzheimer's which has been made worse recently by a stroke. He is back at home now being cared for by my mum. Both are very elderly.
My question to those of you who are careers is...how can I best help my parents ?
Dad recognises me, but doesn't know where he is or what he's doing a lot of the time. Toileting is becoming a problem. He won't go to local respite or ageuk days & becomes distressed if not with mum. He is cold all the time and hates going out...spending many days in bed.
Mum is a 'doer' and just gets on with things. But I'm really concerned about her health mentally and physically. She isn't able to get out of the house much at all...which will only get worse over winter. I'm visiting each week (I Iive 90 mins away and have 3 young children) & try to do all the admin jobs.
What would help you ?...time out ? Jobs being done ? Treats ?
I so want to understand and help them both....
Thank you in advance
My dad has Alzheimer's which has been made worse recently by a stroke. He is back at home now being cared for by my mum. Both are very elderly.
My question to those of you who are careers is...how can I best help my parents ?
Dad recognises me, but doesn't know where he is or what he's doing a lot of the time. Toileting is becoming a problem. He won't go to local respite or ageuk days & becomes distressed if not with mum. He is cold all the time and hates going out...spending many days in bed.
Mum is a 'doer' and just gets on with things. But I'm really concerned about her health mentally and physically. She isn't able to get out of the house much at all...which will only get worse over winter. I'm visiting each week (I Iive 90 mins away and have 3 young children) & try to do all the admin jobs.
What would help you ?...time out ? Jobs being done ? Treats ?
I so want to understand and help them both....
Thank you in advance