My mum has lived with us for 5 years since dad passed away. she is now 90 years of age (91 at the end of March). I do not want to go into it too much but my sister and brother who lived in Suffolk and Cornwall now have the care for Mum. She went down to Suffolk to my sisters whilst we went away and was placed in a nursing home after two weeks. We were not told and only found out from my mums nephew who is in contact with me as he lives near. Therefore I have not contact with my siblings and now not with Mum, I contact the home regularly and the Matron gives me weekly updates. I have been told by her that "The likelihood is that Mum has vascular dementia, which is probably the most common form in someone of mum's age.I have asked if I could maybe say hello on the phone but the Matron does not feel that would be good for Mum as she does not know who people are now and as she is not able to retain anything for short periods of time it could be distressing for her and that is the last thing I want.
I understand she has been placed on Risperidone and wondered if anyone could tell give me any information on the drug or the condition Mum now has. This is extremely upsetting for myself, my other brother and my partner as Mum has been a huge part of our lives having always lived in this area and I have been the carer for both her and Dad for over 30 years.
I understand she has been placed on Risperidone and wondered if anyone could tell give me any information on the drug or the condition Mum now has. This is extremely upsetting for myself, my other brother and my partner as Mum has been a huge part of our lives having always lived in this area and I have been the carer for both her and Dad for over 30 years.