Hello, firstly thank you for being here. It’s great to have found this forum.
We are waiting for a diagnosis but my father is increasingly showing symptoms of dementia. He is aware that something is wrong but he is clearly unaware of some of his behaviour. There are a couple of things we are struggling with and would appreciate some advice.
1) My dad is sending friends and relatives a significant number of messages. I imagine most people are ignoring them but I do know that for some it’s distressing due to their own personal circumstances. I’ve tried suggesting it isn’t appropriate but he was outraged saying he is trying to cheer them up. Do we just suggest to people they ignore these messages or do you have any suggestions on how to approach this conversation with Dad?
2) When Dad gets frustrated he shouts at my mother. Really shouts. Any advice on how she handles this?
3) Any advice on how to approach impulsive shopping habits? He can’t see that his spending is out of character and in starting to become excessive.
Suggestions for any or all of these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
We are waiting for a diagnosis but my father is increasingly showing symptoms of dementia. He is aware that something is wrong but he is clearly unaware of some of his behaviour. There are a couple of things we are struggling with and would appreciate some advice.
1) My dad is sending friends and relatives a significant number of messages. I imagine most people are ignoring them but I do know that for some it’s distressing due to their own personal circumstances. I’ve tried suggesting it isn’t appropriate but he was outraged saying he is trying to cheer them up. Do we just suggest to people they ignore these messages or do you have any suggestions on how to approach this conversation with Dad?
2) When Dad gets frustrated he shouts at my mother. Really shouts. Any advice on how she handles this?
3) Any advice on how to approach impulsive shopping habits? He can’t see that his spending is out of character and in starting to become excessive.
Suggestions for any or all of these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks