Hi, I have just registered as a user for talking point cos I feel like I'd like some contact with other people who understand where i'm at.
My mum is currently in the process of being diagnosed with alzheimer's. although I have siblings who live near mum they arent interested in helping her out so i'm left to take control of everything myself. i live 75 miles away from mum but make the journey to see her (150 miles round trip) at least once a week. I am lucky that Mum has some good friends who provide the day-to-day support she needs. We have carers twice a day for half an hour at a time (Mum doesnt see the benefit of them so wants to stop them).
At the same time I have two children, one under a year and the other started school in sept. My visits have to fit into school hours which makes my life on "mum days" pretty tight timewise (oops, got a speeding ticket last week!).
I feel like I am juggling more balls that I can manage sometimes and this week the emotional strain has started to kick in. I have realised this week that I have little conversation with my friends other than how mum is, how behind I am with my house-wifey jobs etc so just now dont feel too much like socialising.
To be honest I dont think there is anything anyone can do practically at this stage to help but I felt that maybe linking up with others who understand might be helpful...it feels better just "downloading" in this message!
for anyone who read this - thanks for listening!!!!
Liz
My mum is currently in the process of being diagnosed with alzheimer's. although I have siblings who live near mum they arent interested in helping her out so i'm left to take control of everything myself. i live 75 miles away from mum but make the journey to see her (150 miles round trip) at least once a week. I am lucky that Mum has some good friends who provide the day-to-day support she needs. We have carers twice a day for half an hour at a time (Mum doesnt see the benefit of them so wants to stop them).
At the same time I have two children, one under a year and the other started school in sept. My visits have to fit into school hours which makes my life on "mum days" pretty tight timewise (oops, got a speeding ticket last week!).
I feel like I am juggling more balls that I can manage sometimes and this week the emotional strain has started to kick in. I have realised this week that I have little conversation with my friends other than how mum is, how behind I am with my house-wifey jobs etc so just now dont feel too much like socialising.
To be honest I dont think there is anything anyone can do practically at this stage to help but I felt that maybe linking up with others who understand might be helpful...it feels better just "downloading" in this message!
for anyone who read this - thanks for listening!!!!
Liz