BBC1 Has Another Item On Now
- Thread starter MaNaAk
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The BBC will be airing this item for a little while on Breakfast. When the broadcaster broke down on TV that reminded me of breaking down on the phone to the Alzheimers Society as I informed them that dad had thrown the carer out! My independence was fast disappearing and a few months later he ended up in the care home. I take my hat off for you all and PWDs still living with this.
MaNaAk
MaNaAk
Oh that’s how I feel. I struggle to read, listen to or watch anything related to this other than on this forum which has been a lifeline.
Pauline and I have just watched the interview with presenter, Nina Warhurst, whose father has dementia and it was moving and gave insight as to what caring meant to their family. However, although she complained about the time it took for diagnosis she praised the GP (wish I had that luxury) and the care home he is in now and expressed concern as to costs, it made little impact on either of us and not even a conversation to be honest. As painful as it may be I hope that the rest of the programmes they may show on the subject will look at the less cosy and supportive lives that most of we ‘volunteer’ carers have And be more hard hitting.
Yes! My GP ignored the letter I wrote several months before I finally got dad to see the GP. A lot of us here struggle with finances and invisibles and have to move heaven and earth to get the right care.
MaNaAk
Mum died a year ago. My new job required that I watch a short video about dementia. I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that I burst into tears (not usually my thing) and couldn't watch it. My poor colleagues didn't know what to say or do, bless them.
I`m the same. It`s far too close to home to be able to be objective about these books, films etc.
@MaNaAk Pauline and I not only watched it together but have spent about 10 minutes actually talking about it and very positively I have to say. Of course she constantly insisted she wasn’t as bad as some of those shown and talked to, and most of the time she is indeed ‘well.’ I explained to her how the word Dementia is a title like Cancer is and all different illnesses under the headline and how, at our age, lots of symptoms get mixed together. At that point she got tetchy and firmly advised me that my memory is worse than hers - and she may be right 😆. I know for many even hearing the word mentioned on TV is painful but, for my part I hope that the conversations will continue and the embarrassment and fear that so many experience will become history and, through that care and treatment might, Just might, be improved. Thank you for headlining the programme and similar here.
i dont have the tv on in the morning but anything that shows the reality of dementia, not the cheerful little lady sat smiling, can only be a good thing if it educates and dispels the myths. i wish they would talk about other dementias rather than normally alzheimers so people realize yes they are similarities and have common traits but there are differences with different behaviours
They did mention Vascular but the spokesperson was from the Alzheimer’s Society and wearing the big forget me not badge
Before Christmas they had a series of reports on the main bbc news on an amazing husband caring for his wife. He was completely at the end of his tether and they followed his daily life. It didn't pull any punches. I wonder how he's doing. I mean, just because you're a carer for someone with dementia, you're still totally capable of having your eyes opened to the experiences of other carers. His wife (or partner, maybe they won't married) was at a later stage than I'm familiar with. It's always worth sharing on here if someone sees something on the telly so thank you
thankyou alz. soc. do cover all dementias but alzheimer is usually the most well known and is used in the name. people just assume that this is all that is covered.
