Hi all.
I posted on here when Mum had been diagnosed, we have come quite a way since last May and now I think we have rapidly got to the stage where someone visiting home would be a sensible option.
My Dad is very reluctant to reach out and I think that is just his nature. He is still working 3 days a week but we are starting to notice more short term memory issues with Mum. She is taking less care in her appearance (still showering) and is wearing the same three outfits every week.
I contacted the Dementia helpline who have given me some numbers to call for a Support Worker nearby. I just wondered if someone who has gone through this process has successfully had the conversation with the affected person, as I feel inviting someone into our home to assess or even just chat to Mum will be an insult to her when she realises (for all of 5 minutes) why they are there.
She is very set in her ways and despite now not cleaning or cooking any more I think she would be upset if she knew we thought she needed help not just with chores but with her socialising because to her nothing is wrong.
A few people have also said my Dad is entitled to a care allowance and this is way over my head.
I would love to know your thoughts and experiences.
Thanks,
Vicki
I posted on here when Mum had been diagnosed, we have come quite a way since last May and now I think we have rapidly got to the stage where someone visiting home would be a sensible option.
My Dad is very reluctant to reach out and I think that is just his nature. He is still working 3 days a week but we are starting to notice more short term memory issues with Mum. She is taking less care in her appearance (still showering) and is wearing the same three outfits every week.
I contacted the Dementia helpline who have given me some numbers to call for a Support Worker nearby. I just wondered if someone who has gone through this process has successfully had the conversation with the affected person, as I feel inviting someone into our home to assess or even just chat to Mum will be an insult to her when she realises (for all of 5 minutes) why they are there.
She is very set in her ways and despite now not cleaning or cooking any more I think she would be upset if she knew we thought she needed help not just with chores but with her socialising because to her nothing is wrong.
A few people have also said my Dad is entitled to a care allowance and this is way over my head.
I would love to know your thoughts and experiences.
Thanks,
Vicki