Well you are my first port of call since returning from the consultant a few hours ago with a diagnosis of dementia for Grandma.
She is my partners Grandmother and we along with our 2 children aged 2 and 4 moved in with her almost 10 months ago to care for her.Then she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder. I took a career break from work and am her fulltime carer. She has deteriorated recently so am not surprised by this diagnosis. I feel apprehensive about the future and how we will cope especially with the little ones.
Since moving in with her I have adapted to a much more limited life - miss work and friends as we moved a fair distance and it is hard to make friends when we are quite housebound.
I have lots of information to read and other family members to tell. The site looks very supportive and i look forward to corresponding as and when!
She is my partners Grandmother and we along with our 2 children aged 2 and 4 moved in with her almost 10 months ago to care for her.Then she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder. I took a career break from work and am her fulltime carer. She has deteriorated recently so am not surprised by this diagnosis. I feel apprehensive about the future and how we will cope especially with the little ones.
Since moving in with her I have adapted to a much more limited life - miss work and friends as we moved a fair distance and it is hard to make friends when we are quite housebound.
I have lots of information to read and other family members to tell. The site looks very supportive and i look forward to corresponding as and when!