Hi,
I'm new here. My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia in December. She is still very capable physically, but is really struggling emotionally, and I think a lot of this comes from her fear about what the future holds. My grandad (her dad) also had it, but the memory clinic doctor explained that dementia is different for everyone. Right now she is looking to me to explain to her, and getting angry when I suggest that my sister (a clinical psychologist!) might be better placed to explain it to her. My mum struggles with comprehending written information so leaflets/websites might not be much good. Would a memory nurse from the local memory clinic, or someone from one of the organisations (we are already in contact with Dementia Forward) be able to help with this?
Thanks.
I'm new here. My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia in December. She is still very capable physically, but is really struggling emotionally, and I think a lot of this comes from her fear about what the future holds. My grandad (her dad) also had it, but the memory clinic doctor explained that dementia is different for everyone. Right now she is looking to me to explain to her, and getting angry when I suggest that my sister (a clinical psychologist!) might be better placed to explain it to her. My mum struggles with comprehending written information so leaflets/websites might not be much good. Would a memory nurse from the local memory clinic, or someone from one of the organisations (we are already in contact with Dementia Forward) be able to help with this?
Thanks.