For about 18 months Dad's had memory problems (alongside some other medical issues) & it became something we could no longer ignore. A CT scan revealed narrow vessel brain disease & vascular dementia.
I feel helpless. I can't even begin to imagine how he's feeling. We've never been a family that have discussed feelings & now I'm beginning to feel like it could be too late.
Dad's started the PoA process & the necessity side of things while he still has capacity.
I feel so guilty, worrying about my own emotions. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach him? I live away & we've only discussed his diagnosis over the phone. Tomorrow is the first time I'll see him & I don't want to distress him by saying the wrong thing or crying.
Any ideas on an ice breaker?
I feel helpless. I can't even begin to imagine how he's feeling. We've never been a family that have discussed feelings & now I'm beginning to feel like it could be too late.
Dad's started the PoA process & the necessity side of things while he still has capacity.
I feel so guilty, worrying about my own emotions. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach him? I live away & we've only discussed his diagnosis over the phone. Tomorrow is the first time I'll see him & I don't want to distress him by saying the wrong thing or crying.
Any ideas on an ice breaker?