just joined 'Dementia Connect' today after speaking with one of the Society’s wonderful people , Sarah on the support line this afternoon, Sarah was amazing to talk to and I didn't feel judged in anyway what so ever.
My 79yr old Father was diagnosed with vascular dementia 5 years ago but it seems to have got worse over the past 12-months leading to a big incident with his behaviour about 3 weeks ago which affected all our family. I felt at my wits end and have even been signed off work for 2 weeks due to the stress. It’s like losing someone but slowly and painfully.
I've felt quite down over the past few weeks (and it's been hard seeing how this has all effected my Mother, Sister and my stress also affecting my own wife and children too) but both talking to Sarah today and reading the contributions from the other members has reminded me that I'm not alone.
Dementia is a cruel cruel illness that affects so many people and their loved ones, friends etc but it so good to know that there is a support network out there.. Thx, Marty21
My 79yr old Father was diagnosed with vascular dementia 5 years ago but it seems to have got worse over the past 12-months leading to a big incident with his behaviour about 3 weeks ago which affected all our family. I felt at my wits end and have even been signed off work for 2 weeks due to the stress. It’s like losing someone but slowly and painfully.
I've felt quite down over the past few weeks (and it's been hard seeing how this has all effected my Mother, Sister and my stress also affecting my own wife and children too) but both talking to Sarah today and reading the contributions from the other members has reminded me that I'm not alone.
Dementia is a cruel cruel illness that affects so many people and their loved ones, friends etc but it so good to know that there is a support network out there.. Thx, Marty21