Hi, my mum was diagnosed in Dec after 18 months or so attending memory clinic so it was no great surprise.
My dad is still around though he has become very forgetful now too. They seem to be managing on a daily basis but I am so worried about them. Occasionally my mum will have a tantrum and my dad will disappear for a few hours. I know for sure mum is not taking tablets each day and dad forgets to remind her ! They still shop for food themselves so their cupboards are full but they don't seem to be cooking /eating. They will often say they had a bun or some toast for dinner / lunch.
I am not sure what help they need. Have thought about meals on wheels / farm foods but don't want to take away that but of independence.
Not sure where we are going with this dementia , any ideas would be greatly appreciated
My dad is still around though he has become very forgetful now too. They seem to be managing on a daily basis but I am so worried about them. Occasionally my mum will have a tantrum and my dad will disappear for a few hours. I know for sure mum is not taking tablets each day and dad forgets to remind her ! They still shop for food themselves so their cupboards are full but they don't seem to be cooking /eating. They will often say they had a bun or some toast for dinner / lunch.
I am not sure what help they need. Have thought about meals on wheels / farm foods but don't want to take away that but of independence.
Not sure where we are going with this dementia , any ideas would be greatly appreciated