Just joined this forum. My mum has vascular dementia and her condition seems to be deteriorating. I know I am going to be facing some tough times ahead and hope I can find some friends on here who can help me to stay sane!
Hello back from the USA! I've been there. It's lonely. My mother had Alzhiemers and she was living with me. I cared for her for 4 years until I could no longer do it as she got to the need of 24 hour care. I had to place her in a private care facility for 2 years until she passed this April. During the time she lived with me, I lost all of my friends along with any outside stimulus, could not work and fell down the mental tube right along with her. It's been 2 years and I am still trying to regain my confidence and stamina.
You have found the right website to ask questions, rant and rave, or just cry. They were here for me, (3 years) as I am here for you too. A big plus (if there is such a thing) is once they pass a certain point, they are not aware of what is happening, only you are. I was lucky as my mother was a sweetheart until the day she died. Good luck Kangaroo. You have a friend.