Hi all
Dad was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2012; basically short term memory loss. It has got slowly worse since then and mum did a fantastic job dealing with it, although of late think she has struggled because of repeatedly being woken by dad at night.
To cut a long story short, I was looking after dad while mum was in hospital and the memory clinic referral was done. He now has unspecified severe dementia. The symptoms align well with Lewy Body. Sadly, my mum passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
I've noticed a big difference since Xmas and my mum's friend came around yesterday and said he had deteriorated a lot in two weeks.
So, how fast is the rate of decline and what can I expect next?
I have been told by dad's GP that he should not be left on his own for significant periods of time and definitely not overnight. He thinks residential care is inevitable and have a second discussion with SS next week. I guess self-funded overnight care is possible but if he declines much more, we will just be delaying residential care.
What are people's thoughts?
Regards and thanks
Dave
Dad was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2012; basically short term memory loss. It has got slowly worse since then and mum did a fantastic job dealing with it, although of late think she has struggled because of repeatedly being woken by dad at night.
To cut a long story short, I was looking after dad while mum was in hospital and the memory clinic referral was done. He now has unspecified severe dementia. The symptoms align well with Lewy Body. Sadly, my mum passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
I've noticed a big difference since Xmas and my mum's friend came around yesterday and said he had deteriorated a lot in two weeks.
So, how fast is the rate of decline and what can I expect next?
I have been told by dad's GP that he should not be left on his own for significant periods of time and definitely not overnight. He thinks residential care is inevitable and have a second discussion with SS next week. I guess self-funded overnight care is possible but if he declines much more, we will just be delaying residential care.
What are people's thoughts?
Regards and thanks
Dave