I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's some time ago as many poster as aware. Mine is an early diagnosis so I therefore do not appear to be a 'typical' PWD in the eyes of many and I am well able to cope with comments usually.
Swimming is my lifeline and the only sport I can still participate in. However, due top my declining spatial awareness (and in consideration of other swimmers) I am safest and best left to swim alongside the edge of the pool. Today I was prevented from doing this despite what I thought was a rational explanation to two swimmers determined not to allow this. Unusually for me I am extremely upset about this and unsure how to cope. I don't want sympathy, I just need tgo know how anyone else may cope with such situations.
Sorry just needed to offload
Swimming is my lifeline and the only sport I can still participate in. However, due top my declining spatial awareness (and in consideration of other swimmers) I am safest and best left to swim alongside the edge of the pool. Today I was prevented from doing this despite what I thought was a rational explanation to two swimmers determined not to allow this. Unusually for me I am extremely upset about this and unsure how to cope. I don't want sympathy, I just need tgo know how anyone else may cope with such situations.
Sorry just needed to offload