Hi,
I have just joined this forum as my mother in law, who is 87 and lives with me and my husband has been diagnosed. We have seen her memory deteriorate and some quite child-like behaviour appear, which I have to say is quite sad to see.
I also feel guilty that although we notified the DVLA about her diagnosis, I wrote to them separately to say I didn't;t think she should be driving. She is still independent and she only drives up the road, but I am very worried that her reaction times are no where near what they were. I feel like I have betrayed her trust.
I'm certain I have done the right thing, but it doesn't help. I am also sure that this is probably not the last difficult decision we will need to make on her behalf.
I want to do what's best to help her and protect her as much as I can.
I would also be interested to hear if anyone has any suggestions on volunteers/visitors during the day when my husband and I are out at work. I have no idea what is available to help her and support us whilst she is still independent enough to live at home. Any thoughts/advise gratefully received.
I have just joined this forum as my mother in law, who is 87 and lives with me and my husband has been diagnosed. We have seen her memory deteriorate and some quite child-like behaviour appear, which I have to say is quite sad to see.
I also feel guilty that although we notified the DVLA about her diagnosis, I wrote to them separately to say I didn't;t think she should be driving. She is still independent and she only drives up the road, but I am very worried that her reaction times are no where near what they were. I feel like I have betrayed her trust.
I'm certain I have done the right thing, but it doesn't help. I am also sure that this is probably not the last difficult decision we will need to make on her behalf.
I want to do what's best to help her and protect her as much as I can.
I would also be interested to hear if anyone has any suggestions on volunteers/visitors during the day when my husband and I are out at work. I have no idea what is available to help her and support us whilst she is still independent enough to live at home. Any thoughts/advise gratefully received.