A quick question for all you lovely people. My OH was diagnosed in January 2022 and is in the early/middle stages. He can dress himself and still go for a walk on his own. He can do his puzzle on his laptop and is doing well.
He cant cook, handle his medication, finances etc and he has fewer "conversations" than previously. Its just natural early stages (I think).
So when do I put the wheels in motion for a carers/needs assessment.? Do I wait until I "need" it, or do I get the ball rolling now.
I know my mental health is suffering (but not to a huge degree) and that I am tired, but I do go out without him abut twice a month and he is fine.
Dont want to involve social services yet, but wondered if that is best done early, or just at the point of (near) crisis
He cant cook, handle his medication, finances etc and he has fewer "conversations" than previously. Its just natural early stages (I think).
So when do I put the wheels in motion for a carers/needs assessment.? Do I wait until I "need" it, or do I get the ball rolling now.
I know my mental health is suffering (but not to a huge degree) and that I am tired, but I do go out without him abut twice a month and he is fine.
Dont want to involve social services yet, but wondered if that is best done early, or just at the point of (near) crisis