Hi everyone
This is my first post on Talking point.
I have 2 aunties, both of whom have dementia. One is a lot better than the other. Her name is Miriam & although we have concerns for her, she is doing ok.
My other auntie, Doris is the family's big worry. She lives in London on her own, whereas the family live in Sussex. Her dementia is a lot worse, and seems to be deteriorating quite quickly. One of the things she keeps doing is leaving the gas ring on after she has made herself a drink.
We do have carers going in 3 times everyday who sort out meals for her etc., but she still goes into the kitchen to sort out drinks. She has always used a kettle on a stove to boil water, and has never used an electric kettle. Mum bought her one with the thought that she could be taught how to use it, but it's hopeless really, poor auntie Doris just can't take it in.
The family is in a quandry - do we get rid of the gas hob & hope that without an alternative auntie Doris will learn how to use the electric kettle, or do we allow her to keep the gas hob (& oven which she never uses) with all the risks involved?
Is there an althernative that perhaps we are not aware of? I guess I'm hoping that ther is something out there specifically for dementia patients that will mean she will still be able to prepare herself drinks safely. the last thing any of us want is for her to be hurt in any way.
Thanks
Kerri
This is my first post on Talking point.
I have 2 aunties, both of whom have dementia. One is a lot better than the other. Her name is Miriam & although we have concerns for her, she is doing ok.
My other auntie, Doris is the family's big worry. She lives in London on her own, whereas the family live in Sussex. Her dementia is a lot worse, and seems to be deteriorating quite quickly. One of the things she keeps doing is leaving the gas ring on after she has made herself a drink.
We do have carers going in 3 times everyday who sort out meals for her etc., but she still goes into the kitchen to sort out drinks. She has always used a kettle on a stove to boil water, and has never used an electric kettle. Mum bought her one with the thought that she could be taught how to use it, but it's hopeless really, poor auntie Doris just can't take it in.
The family is in a quandry - do we get rid of the gas hob & hope that without an alternative auntie Doris will learn how to use the electric kettle, or do we allow her to keep the gas hob (& oven which she never uses) with all the risks involved?
Is there an althernative that perhaps we are not aware of? I guess I'm hoping that ther is something out there specifically for dementia patients that will mean she will still be able to prepare herself drinks safely. the last thing any of us want is for her to be hurt in any way.
Thanks
Kerri
