Hello all,
I am so happy to have found this website, my Granddad has just be diagnosed with Alzheimers and it's great to know there is so much support out there.
My dad and aunty will be caring for my Granddad, whilst the rest of the family will be there to give support, it is mainly them who will sort out the finances, hospital appointments etc. I can't help but feel so awful because whilst I am devastated for my Granddad and already know how frustrated and down he is, I can't stop thinking of the pain and heartache my dad and aunty must be going through. My dad is a strong, amazing guy (like his dad) but I just worry so much for him as I know he won't ask for help if he needs it. How do I care for the carer? My dad raised me and brother as a single parent so he's a tough guy, but I can already see how this is going to eat him up and I know 100% he will not ask anyone for help. I hate to think he will suffer in silence.
I am sorry if I sound like some naive idiot and maybe I should be more concerned with directly helping my granddad, but after speaking with my dad today my heart literally ached and I was lost for words (for the first time ever!) . I just thought if anyone knows of anyway I can ensure my dads health is ok and maybe anyway of encouraging him to seek help if he needs it then that would be awesome.
Thank you for reading and big kisses to you
R xx
I am so happy to have found this website, my Granddad has just be diagnosed with Alzheimers and it's great to know there is so much support out there.
My dad and aunty will be caring for my Granddad, whilst the rest of the family will be there to give support, it is mainly them who will sort out the finances, hospital appointments etc. I can't help but feel so awful because whilst I am devastated for my Granddad and already know how frustrated and down he is, I can't stop thinking of the pain and heartache my dad and aunty must be going through. My dad is a strong, amazing guy (like his dad) but I just worry so much for him as I know he won't ask for help if he needs it. How do I care for the carer? My dad raised me and brother as a single parent so he's a tough guy, but I can already see how this is going to eat him up and I know 100% he will not ask anyone for help. I hate to think he will suffer in silence.
I am sorry if I sound like some naive idiot and maybe I should be more concerned with directly helping my granddad, but after speaking with my dad today my heart literally ached and I was lost for words (for the first time ever!) . I just thought if anyone knows of anyway I can ensure my dads health is ok and maybe anyway of encouraging him to seek help if he needs it then that would be awesome.
Thank you for reading and big kisses to you
R xx