My mum has had declining dementia for some years; also sometimes very coherant she is not safe and no longer has capacity.
Three weeks ago she was taken into a care home as a result of a Guardianship order initiated at our request (she lacks insight and is dillusonal about how ill she actually is).
She has accused my father of wanting to put her away, stealing her money etc so he can lead a good life on her own. This is sooooo far from the reality - he loves her so much andat 85 he is finding it so diffiuclt to understand why she is accusing him of this and saying she hates him.
No only does this awful disease affect the person, it tears the hearts out of those who love them.
Having watched some very close family members die from cancer, I am of the opinion now that this is worse - at least with cancer the patient knows and understands what is happaning and why.
For those with dementia are left frightened, angry and confused.....
My heart goes out to every single family affected by this distressing disease.
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Three weeks ago she was taken into a care home as a result of a Guardianship order initiated at our request (she lacks insight and is dillusonal about how ill she actually is).
She has accused my father of wanting to put her away, stealing her money etc so he can lead a good life on her own. This is sooooo far from the reality - he loves her so much andat 85 he is finding it so diffiuclt to understand why she is accusing him of this and saying she hates him.
No only does this awful disease affect the person, it tears the hearts out of those who love them.
Having watched some very close family members die from cancer, I am of the opinion now that this is worse - at least with cancer the patient knows and understands what is happaning and why.
For those with dementia are left frightened, angry and confused.....
My heart goes out to every single family affected by this distressing disease.
xxxx