Haven’t posted for awhile, but as some of you may see it is very late and I can’t sleep. So I’ve been living now with my parents since 21/2/20. I’m in lockdown with my mum and dad. Dad has Alzheimer’s. Tonight mum had a bit of a meltdown. Of course this is allowed - we are living in strange times and neither mum or dad have been out of the house for weeks and weeks. Dads in the most extremely vulnerable category too.
So Dad didn’t recognise mum as his wife tonight. This is a nightly occurrence. Dad was diagnosed in 16/12/19. Mum has been so patient and calm with Dad. She was so distressed I didn’t know what to do. We did all hug each other eventually, but Dad still didn’t believe mum was his wife so his distress continued. Mum had to take herself off to bed while I had to convince Dad he was safe and in his own home. He eventually went to bed but was heavy hearted and unconvinced about who he was sleeping with. I want to swear but I’ll spare everyone the expletives. Mum and I are running out of ideas, “therapeutic lies” etc etc. It’s so damn hard. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
So Dad didn’t recognise mum as his wife tonight. This is a nightly occurrence. Dad was diagnosed in 16/12/19. Mum has been so patient and calm with Dad. She was so distressed I didn’t know what to do. We did all hug each other eventually, but Dad still didn’t believe mum was his wife so his distress continued. Mum had to take herself off to bed while I had to convince Dad he was safe and in his own home. He eventually went to bed but was heavy hearted and unconvinced about who he was sleeping with. I want to swear but I’ll spare everyone the expletives. Mum and I are running out of ideas, “therapeutic lies” etc etc. It’s so damn hard. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.