Alzheimers

[anita74]

Hi. My name is Anita. Suspected my mum had memory problems for appxa year now. However, hearing her tell me, today, that she'd been diagnosed with alzheimers, was a big shock and I'm not dealing with it as well as I expected myself to. So many questions.

 

[DeeCee7]

Hello @anita74 I am glad you have found the forum, where you will find lots of helpful advice and experience to help answer your questions, once you have gathered some together. Your mind must be in a complete whirl, and it will take time for you to absorb this news. Take care now.

 

[Kevinl]

Hello and welcome, please feel free to ask away. K

 

[northumbrian_k]

Hi @anita74 and welcome to Dementia Support Forum our friendly and helpful community. I am sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis. Perhaps the enclosed link might help:

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Please come back here whenever you have questions or need support from people who truly understand.