Diagnosis

[MartRobDave]

Hi
I have just joined today after learning that my father has Alzehimer's. The symptoms have been happening for quite some time but the diagnosis has just been given and I feel as if i have been hit by a sledgehammer!
how did other members feel?

 

[nicetotalk]

hi martrobdave

it was ten i2 years ago with my mum but back then i did not realy understand the illness. I am sorry to hear your dad has alzheimers this is a very usefull sight and what ever you need to say or your just haveing a bad day come on here and there are lots on here that to care. We are all or have been going through the same thing
take care
kathy

 

[christine_batch]

Hi martrobdave,
Welcome to Talking Point.
My husband was diagnoised age 58 and now in E.M.I. Unit and his is 61 and in the last stage.
You will find people here a life line.
More people will come on line later.
Best wishes
Christine

 

[Skye]

Hi martrobdave, welcome to TP.

You've come to the right place to find people who will help you as you come to terms with your dad's diagnosis. There's a lot of advice and support, so if you've any questions, fire away.

If you need information, there are some excellent factsheets on the AS website.

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/factsheets

All the best,

 

[Grannie G]

how did other members feel?

Hello Mart.
I felt shocked, but at least had a label for a condition, however serious, and knew it was not our marriage that was on the rocks.
I had experience of dementia with my mother, so thought I knew what to expect. I couldn`t have been more wrong as I had no idea there were so many forms of dementia which had so many different effects.
I hope you get the support you need from Talking Point [TP] and from the services.