My dad has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I was expecting this really. But I can’t believe how hard it has hit me!
I have worked with the elderly for 35 years so have an excellent understanding of this horrible disease. But having a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is breaking my heart and I’m really struggling to get my head round it.
I visit dad frequently through the week and do lots for him, I think it’s probably due to the fact I know what’s coming in his progression that I’m finding really difficult.
It’s one think working with dementia patients at work, but you go home at the end of the shift, it’s totally different with it being my dad
Did other people feel like this? I’ve spent the past 6 weeks crying
I have worked with the elderly for 35 years so have an excellent understanding of this horrible disease. But having a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is breaking my heart and I’m really struggling to get my head round it.
I visit dad frequently through the week and do lots for him, I think it’s probably due to the fact I know what’s coming in his progression that I’m finding really difficult.
It’s one think working with dementia patients at work, but you go home at the end of the shift, it’s totally different with it being my dad
Did other people feel like this? I’ve spent the past 6 weeks crying