Hi my names Rachel and I'm new to all this.
I am caring for my 86 year old mum who was diagnosed with vascular dementia and alzheimers in May 18, 2 months after my Dad had passed away. My sister and I have been caring for mum but unfortunately my sister very suddenly and totally unexpectedly passed away in January. So I'm experiencing a hundred different feelings. I am caring for mum, sorting my sisters house and affairs, trying to work and it's all getting on top of me. I feel guilty because I havent even started to grieve for Ruth because I havent got time. I cant leave mum on her own. I am staying at night with her because she is not safe to leave. I just need somewhere to sound off... I apologise that this talking point may be my way of sounding off.
I am caring for my 86 year old mum who was diagnosed with vascular dementia and alzheimers in May 18, 2 months after my Dad had passed away. My sister and I have been caring for mum but unfortunately my sister very suddenly and totally unexpectedly passed away in January. So I'm experiencing a hundred different feelings. I am caring for mum, sorting my sisters house and affairs, trying to work and it's all getting on top of me. I feel guilty because I havent even started to grieve for Ruth because I havent got time. I cant leave mum on her own. I am staying at night with her because she is not safe to leave. I just need somewhere to sound off... I apologise that this talking point may be my way of sounding off.