hello
@Mrs Humphrey
a warm welcome to DTP
it is so tough coming to terms with the diagnosis of a spouse and the changes caused by dementia ..... so it's good that you've joined us here so you can get things off your chest among folk who understand
your husband is entitled to an assessment of his care needs by your Local Authority Adult Services, and you have a right to a carer's assessment
from this a care package will be suggested, eg home care visits, day care, respite, a visit by an OT to suggest aids and adaptions to your home ... hopefully this will take some of the strain from you ... be brutally honest during the assessment, thay need to know how things truly are, it is not a time to hold back
after the assessment, they will carry out a financial assessment on your huband's finances only (not yours and not including your home, so do not worry that you may have to sell it, you do not)
do have a chat with your GP to let them know how you are feeling and being affected, your health and welfare matter as much as your husband's
it may help to chat with an Admiral Nursd, they are there to support carers
Call or email our Dementia Helpline/Alzheimer's Helpline for reassuring and practical advice from our specialist team of Admiral Nurses.
www.dementiauk.org
and there's our Support Line
If you need dementia support, we’re here for you. Get personalised information, support and advice by calling us on 0333 150 3456.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
have a look at this thread ... it helped me to begin to see how things were for my dad and how I might approach him ... it's a guide, though nothing works every time, we're only human
The following piece was posted a while ago on DSF and made a big impression on me. It is something I have referred to time after time and tried hard to follow. We have many new members who may not have seen it before. Yesterday I posted it on another Thread but thought it might be helpful if...
forum.alzheimers.org.uk
keep posting, it helps to share experiences