Well, at least on Earth....
They come in guises.... cloaked and hidden behind some murky NHS backwater (only kidding! - don't shout at me!!! )
Well, it's taken eight months but - even without any 'official' diagnosis - which I've learnt from here not to hold my breath for anyway - mum - and me!!!- seem to be have help coming at us from all sides - what a wonderful feeling to be so bombarded!!!! 'Buddying' and Day Care for mum - a Carer's course for me.... escalation on OT and SW lists ..... possibility of respite care..... numbers to ring anytime of day or night I am concerned...... I am absolutely overwhelmed......
Seemed like an eternity before a 'Psycho-Geriatrician' referral finally materialised.... but what it has meant..... and will mean to ALL our 'quality' of life - I believe much of the services are funded through a collaboration with 'Age Concern' - although my mum is classed by them as 'early onset' as she is still 'just' 74???? (Now, I could get on to Welfare State stuff and the roles of charities, but this a determinedly positiive post!!!! )
Just wanted to share this 'good news' .. I don't ever hope for a definitive diagnosis.... just the least painful journey once we've been given the route..... it's just wonderful to know that there are 'professional' services out there to help those of us who need it.....
I feel mum and I have been blessed with wonderful support from her (and my) GP, the specialists she has been referred to ... it's painful to wait - but tonight - I just wanted to share for those it may help that there are some fabulous, wonderful people and services worth waiting for.....
Much love all, Karen (TF), x
They come in guises.... cloaked and hidden behind some murky NHS backwater (only kidding! - don't shout at me!!! )
Well, it's taken eight months but - even without any 'official' diagnosis - which I've learnt from here not to hold my breath for anyway - mum - and me!!!- seem to be have help coming at us from all sides - what a wonderful feeling to be so bombarded!!!! 'Buddying' and Day Care for mum - a Carer's course for me.... escalation on OT and SW lists ..... possibility of respite care..... numbers to ring anytime of day or night I am concerned...... I am absolutely overwhelmed......
Seemed like an eternity before a 'Psycho-Geriatrician' referral finally materialised.... but what it has meant..... and will mean to ALL our 'quality' of life - I believe much of the services are funded through a collaboration with 'Age Concern' - although my mum is classed by them as 'early onset' as she is still 'just' 74???? (Now, I could get on to Welfare State stuff and the roles of charities, but this a determinedly positiive post!!!! )
Just wanted to share this 'good news' .. I don't ever hope for a definitive diagnosis.... just the least painful journey once we've been given the route..... it's just wonderful to know that there are 'professional' services out there to help those of us who need it.....
I feel mum and I have been blessed with wonderful support from her (and my) GP, the specialists she has been referred to ... it's painful to wait - but tonight - I just wanted to share for those it may help that there are some fabulous, wonderful people and services worth waiting for.....
Much love all, Karen (TF), x