Hello,
I am a new member to the site so thought I would introduce myself.
I am 20 and my Nan (73) was diagnsed with alzheimer's a couple of years ago.
Even though she has been diagnosed for a few years it feels as though she has deteriorated all of a sudden. Over this last year she has gradualy gotten worse and she is barely recognisable these days.
I have to say that it is actually seeing the affect it has on my grandad which is more upseting. He is at his wits end I think. He has no life and no energy any more. He lives everyday caring for my Nan and even when she is out for the day he cannot relax because he has all the house work to catch up on.
I feel helpless and all I want i to be able to help them and make things better.
My Nan and Grandad have been a major part of my life; I spent all of my school holidays, birthdays, christmas' with them.
I think this site is a great way to share experiences and speak to other people who understand.
I look forward to speaking to you all.
Love
Em
I am a new member to the site so thought I would introduce myself.
I am 20 and my Nan (73) was diagnsed with alzheimer's a couple of years ago.
Even though she has been diagnosed for a few years it feels as though she has deteriorated all of a sudden. Over this last year she has gradualy gotten worse and she is barely recognisable these days.
I have to say that it is actually seeing the affect it has on my grandad which is more upseting. He is at his wits end I think. He has no life and no energy any more. He lives everyday caring for my Nan and even when she is out for the day he cannot relax because he has all the house work to catch up on.
I feel helpless and all I want i to be able to help them and make things better.
My Nan and Grandad have been a major part of my life; I spent all of my school holidays, birthdays, christmas' with them.
I think this site is a great way to share experiences and speak to other people who understand.
I look forward to speaking to you all.
Love
Em