Hello,
My nan was diagnosed with dementia last August (2014) and is gradually getting worse. My granddad is currently in hospital and has been for a week and a half but hasn't been coping very well with her lately anyway and we think this has started his own deterioration.
My mum is my nans official carer and has been staying with my nan since my granddad has been in hospital. This is all taking it's toll.
My mum has a brother who just says "well you're her carer", this is correct but originally, being my nans carer was going over, making them a hot meal, cleaning, making sure place was tidy, washing and company for part of the day, now she has it 24 hours and can't even go home.
I have been trying to think of ways to help my mum - has anyone used/using Admiral Nurses? Any experiences?
My nan has very recently started attending a day centre once a week but that's all she will do at a push. She panics when she is alone.
Night times are worse - without my granddad there my nan has gone into orbit!!
The doctor prescribed sleeping tablets but she won't stay asleep/ wanders around the house says she needs to go home etc etc.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Louise
My nan was diagnosed with dementia last August (2014) and is gradually getting worse. My granddad is currently in hospital and has been for a week and a half but hasn't been coping very well with her lately anyway and we think this has started his own deterioration.
My mum is my nans official carer and has been staying with my nan since my granddad has been in hospital. This is all taking it's toll.
My mum has a brother who just says "well you're her carer", this is correct but originally, being my nans carer was going over, making them a hot meal, cleaning, making sure place was tidy, washing and company for part of the day, now she has it 24 hours and can't even go home.
I have been trying to think of ways to help my mum - has anyone used/using Admiral Nurses? Any experiences?
My nan has very recently started attending a day centre once a week but that's all she will do at a push. She panics when she is alone.
Night times are worse - without my granddad there my nan has gone into orbit!!
The doctor prescribed sleeping tablets but she won't stay asleep/ wanders around the house says she needs to go home etc etc.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Louise