OK.... I need some help and advice if possible.
I recently showed my MIL a letter that we received in the week.
Prior to my husband going into respite he has a number of tests done by his Neurologists / Psychologisits.
Part of the letter states that .... my husband / her son.....
'is clearly in the severely impaired range' of his executive and memory functioning.
I thought it might help 'things sink-in' if she saw YET ANOTHER LETTER stating his / our problems.
It BACKFIRED !! She went bezerk... !!! Swore a little.....
SHE NEVER WANTS TO SEE ANY MORE OF THESE LETTERS...
What good do I think I am doing?....
She ALSO wants me to keep these letters away from my husband... so I
don't upset him any more.
What on EARTH can I do to make this IN LAW family of mine... REALISE THAT WE HAVE A PROBLEM?
How can I stop them ALL being in denial?
How can I make them beleive me? (When letters like that are even dismissed)
It's crazy.....
Sorry for ranting....
On another note...
We've another referal to a 'BUDDY SERVICE' ... run by AGE CONCERN.
They deal with ALZ sufferers... Looks a little like CROSSROADS....
ANY help will be greatly received....
If only they could make my IN LAWS beleive 'ME'....
Thanks for your support....
DaisyG
I recently showed my MIL a letter that we received in the week.
Prior to my husband going into respite he has a number of tests done by his Neurologists / Psychologisits.
Part of the letter states that .... my husband / her son.....
'is clearly in the severely impaired range' of his executive and memory functioning.
I thought it might help 'things sink-in' if she saw YET ANOTHER LETTER stating his / our problems.
It BACKFIRED !! She went bezerk... !!! Swore a little.....
SHE NEVER WANTS TO SEE ANY MORE OF THESE LETTERS...
What good do I think I am doing?....
She ALSO wants me to keep these letters away from my husband... so I
don't upset him any more.
What on EARTH can I do to make this IN LAW family of mine... REALISE THAT WE HAVE A PROBLEM?
How can I stop them ALL being in denial?
How can I make them beleive me? (When letters like that are even dismissed)
It's crazy.....
Sorry for ranting....
On another note...
We've another referal to a 'BUDDY SERVICE' ... run by AGE CONCERN.
They deal with ALZ sufferers... Looks a little like CROSSROADS....
ANY help will be greatly received....
If only they could make my IN LAWS beleive 'ME'....
Thanks for your support....
DaisyG