I want to help my Dad, my Mum's carer

[AmandaP]

My Dad cares for my Mum who has Alzheimers (diagnosed 1 year)as well as other significant health problems. He's finding it increasingly difficult to cope and could do with speaking to someone on a one to one basis without my Mum being there. He lives near Matlock in Derbyshire, does anyone know where he could go to get professional advice?

 

[cragmaid]

Welcome to TP.

Has Mum had a Social Services assessment for care needs yet, or your Dad had a Carers Assessment? Dad should telephone his Local Authority Adult Social Care and ask for some help.
Or there is the local support group:
Matlock Carers Support Group
Description: 1st Monday of each month, 2.00pm-4.00pm at Matlock Town FC, 1 Causeway Lane, Matlock, DE4 3AR. A monthly group giving carers the opportunity to discuss issues affecting them.

Area served: Open to all

Target group(s): Carers of people with dementia of all ages
Telephone: 01332 208845

Email: derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk

I'm sure he will find help and support there. I googled Alzheimer Society Matlock and this came up but there are other support groups in Derbyshire if this one does not suit.

Good Luck

 

[AmandaP]

Thank you very much for your response, I have taken action!!

Welcome to TP.

Has Mum had a Social Services assessment for care needs yet, or your Dad had a Carers Assessment? Dad should telephone his Local Authority Adult Social Care and ask for some help.
Or there is the local support group:
Matlock Carers Support Group
Description: 1st Monday of each month, 2.00pm-4.00pm at Matlock Town FC, 1 Causeway Lane, Matlock, DE4 3AR. A monthly group giving carers the opportunity to discuss issues affecting them.

Area served: Open to all

Target group(s): Carers of people with dementia of all ages
Telephone: 01332 208845

Email:

I'm sure he will find help and support there. I googled Alzheimer Society Matlock and this came up but there are other support groups in Derbyshire if this one does not suit.

Good Luck

 

[halojones]

Would your dad also be able to come onto TP.?