I am a new member who is very glad that she has found this forum.
I am in my 20's and although away at university, when home I help my aunt and my mum look after my gran who is in her 90's and has dementia (although I am pretty sure its Alzheimer’s).
As yet we have not gained a differential diagnosis as my gran gets upset, angry and very withdrawn if we suggest doctors/ medication/ hospitals (anything healthcare related); however, I am in my final stages of studying to become a pharmacist and my sister is a nurse, so we have been able to assess the symptoms and come to the above conclusion.
She is in the advanced stages of the disease. When at back at home I work with her, going over old memories and talking about the past (which I am told stimulates patients with dementia) - I am studying in the town from whence she originates, and although she cannot remember if she put the kettle on, she remembers the house in which she was born.
This forum is not only giving me comfort, but also helping me understand the disease better. Thank you to all of the poster's - I find your threads enlightening and engaging.
Carly.
I am in my 20's and although away at university, when home I help my aunt and my mum look after my gran who is in her 90's and has dementia (although I am pretty sure its Alzheimer’s).
As yet we have not gained a differential diagnosis as my gran gets upset, angry and very withdrawn if we suggest doctors/ medication/ hospitals (anything healthcare related); however, I am in my final stages of studying to become a pharmacist and my sister is a nurse, so we have been able to assess the symptoms and come to the above conclusion.
She is in the advanced stages of the disease. When at back at home I work with her, going over old memories and talking about the past (which I am told stimulates patients with dementia) - I am studying in the town from whence she originates, and although she cannot remember if she put the kettle on, she remembers the house in which she was born.
This forum is not only giving me comfort, but also helping me understand the disease better. Thank you to all of the poster's - I find your threads enlightening and engaging.
Carly.