Hi everyone,
Last night I was asked to go to a Carers group to speak about my role in the Alzheimers Society Nationaly and Locally, as a person with Dementia. This arose because I was given an award for my local work in the Society and people wanted to know what I had been up to in the last two years.
This was something I had never done before as I was always a little frightened of upsetting someone.
At most events we speak at, we get an audience of General public some doctors, nurses and Society people, but never all Carers.
I was very moved at one stage by someone who was struggling with her husbands illness, but in the end I began to realise that one persons illness is very different to another. Not only that, but Carers have a very difficult life trying to juggle their love and feelings for a loved one who has this horrendous illness, along side the feelings towards the illness.
I always knew that carers were very loving and caring, but in the end I came to the conclusion that they are a very special breed, and I do not think there can be anything to match them in this world.
You all have my deepest admiration, and although you would never ask to do the job you do, in caring for your loved ones in this way, you always put everything into it.
I have learnt a lot on Talking Point, and as I said to these people last night, this website is well worth using no matter what you are suffering, as there is always someone on line who will help and give advise.
You are all a credit.
Very Best Wishes
Ken
Last night I was asked to go to a Carers group to speak about my role in the Alzheimers Society Nationaly and Locally, as a person with Dementia. This arose because I was given an award for my local work in the Society and people wanted to know what I had been up to in the last two years.
This was something I had never done before as I was always a little frightened of upsetting someone.
At most events we speak at, we get an audience of General public some doctors, nurses and Society people, but never all Carers.
I was very moved at one stage by someone who was struggling with her husbands illness, but in the end I began to realise that one persons illness is very different to another. Not only that, but Carers have a very difficult life trying to juggle their love and feelings for a loved one who has this horrendous illness, along side the feelings towards the illness.
I always knew that carers were very loving and caring, but in the end I came to the conclusion that they are a very special breed, and I do not think there can be anything to match them in this world.
You all have my deepest admiration, and although you would never ask to do the job you do, in caring for your loved ones in this way, you always put everything into it.
I have learnt a lot on Talking Point, and as I said to these people last night, this website is well worth using no matter what you are suffering, as there is always someone on line who will help and give advise.
You are all a credit.
Very Best Wishes
Ken