This is my first post.
My OH is in the early stages of dementia. We have had an appointment with the doctor who said it is definitely dementia and will have an initial telephone consultation with the Memory Clinic in a few weeks time.
We have been at the Isle of Wight for the last week having a lovely holiday. The weather has been perfect and we have done all sorts of things on this beautiful island and would love to come back next year for another visit. This morning, as we were sitting in our hotel room overlooking the sea, OH mentioned that there were a lot of empty parking places. As he repeated himself 15 or 20 times, I felt an overwhelming sadness. In a years time will he be able to travel here? Will he cope staying in this lovely little hotel or will it be too much for him? Will he manage the stairs which he can only just cope with at the moment? Is this the last real holiday we will manage to have? Over the last 4 years we have had to cancel every holiday due to various health issues which is what has made this get away so precious. Will it be the last?
We are taking home some wonderful memories and if OH can’t retain those memories then I shall just have to remember them for him.
My OH is in the early stages of dementia. We have had an appointment with the doctor who said it is definitely dementia and will have an initial telephone consultation with the Memory Clinic in a few weeks time.
We have been at the Isle of Wight for the last week having a lovely holiday. The weather has been perfect and we have done all sorts of things on this beautiful island and would love to come back next year for another visit. This morning, as we were sitting in our hotel room overlooking the sea, OH mentioned that there were a lot of empty parking places. As he repeated himself 15 or 20 times, I felt an overwhelming sadness. In a years time will he be able to travel here? Will he cope staying in this lovely little hotel or will it be too much for him? Will he manage the stairs which he can only just cope with at the moment? Is this the last real holiday we will manage to have? Over the last 4 years we have had to cancel every holiday due to various health issues which is what has made this get away so precious. Will it be the last?
We are taking home some wonderful memories and if OH can’t retain those memories then I shall just have to remember them for him.