Hello
My Mother was diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's early 2019 . She is 77 and my Dad is 87 currently in good health .I have many worries;;;
- What would happen to my mum should anything happen to my Dad ? He runs around like a 50 year old. He is stubborn and from that generation where he wont accept help. I suggest a cleaner and he wont even think about it.
- Worried about my Mum retreating into social exclusion . She never seems to go out and i do wonder what she does all day . Dad suggests things to her involving others and on the day she almost always doesn't feel well. Is that some nervous acceptance of being around others ? If so what do i do - how can i get her out . She is 100% not a sitting down at a social club type of lady.
- My Mum cant remember she has the illness .Her short term memory is going .What can i expect ?
- How do i get Dad to accept help and realise he cant do it all himself ? He thinks he can cope but he wont be able to forever.
- Any suggestions on placing something in her handbag should she get lost ? note cards or some form of tracker ?
Shes a wonderful wonderful mother and it breaks my heart seeing her like this.
Thanks in advance
My Mother was diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's early 2019 . She is 77 and my Dad is 87 currently in good health .I have many worries;;;
- What would happen to my mum should anything happen to my Dad ? He runs around like a 50 year old. He is stubborn and from that generation where he wont accept help. I suggest a cleaner and he wont even think about it.
- Worried about my Mum retreating into social exclusion . She never seems to go out and i do wonder what she does all day . Dad suggests things to her involving others and on the day she almost always doesn't feel well. Is that some nervous acceptance of being around others ? If so what do i do - how can i get her out . She is 100% not a sitting down at a social club type of lady.
- My Mum cant remember she has the illness .Her short term memory is going .What can i expect ?
- How do i get Dad to accept help and realise he cant do it all himself ? He thinks he can cope but he wont be able to forever.
- Any suggestions on placing something in her handbag should she get lost ? note cards or some form of tracker ?
Shes a wonderful wonderful mother and it breaks my heart seeing her like this.
Thanks in advance