Is their anybody on here who is around 20?

[Tinkerbell123]

Im 20!

Hi Laura,

Im sorry to hear about your mum.

My boyfriend's mum has dementia, she was diagnosed last year.

I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years so i have seen the changes.

My mother in law was taken into a home last week - very sad and hard for us all.

If you need a chat please message me .

 

[Oreo]

Hello, I'm only 14, and I'm currently a full time young carer (of course with mum too) of my grandma, who is in the later stages of dementia. I was hoping there would be some other younger carers too .

 

[Izzy]

Hello Oreo and welcome to TP.

I know that other young carers have posted on the forum and I hope someone nearer your age will be along soon.

I know it must be hard for you and your mum and I hope you find this forum useful. I wondered if you had seen this website which us designed for young carers -

http://www.youngcarers.net

You might find it helpful too.

 

[16Kate]

Hello, I'm only 14, and I'm currently a full time young carer (of course with mum too) of my grandma, who is in the later stages of dementia. I was hoping there would be some other younger carers too .

Hey! I'm 16 but my dad was diagnosed when I was 14 too, message me whenever!x

 

[amh53]

Hi everyone,
I'm 22 and my mum was diagnosed with Fronto-temporal dementia in March last year not long after her 50th birthday. She's at the stage now when she's struggling to get out of her chair and say more than 5 words at a time but she still loves walking to the shops and eating her chocolate eclairs
I just thought it would be good to join up here and speak to people in similar situations - it gets so easy to become isolated because it feels like no one understands.

Best wishes to everyone xxx

 

[Katy B]

Hellooo, I'm Laura and I am 19, Mum was diagnosed with alzhiemers last year at 49, I have had some lovely support over the last few months on joining it has been overwhelming. Every one has been a lot older than me & I was wondering if their is anyone out their a similar age to me to talk to as well? thank you xxx

Hi Laura, my husband was diagnosed last year with Alzheimers at the age of 49 too.
i have two children aged now 17 & 12 years. im not sure how they would feel but i will certainly ask. its the first time ive responded to anyone so apologies if it takes me a while to find you again!

 

[nmintueo]

Under 25 and have a parent with dementia?

If you're under 25 and have a parent with dementia, you may be interested in this project, which Alzheimer's Society is funding.

The perceptions and experiences of children and young people who have a parent with dementia

Under 25 and have a parent with dementia?
http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/showthread.php?74573

 

[Bluebell16]

My husband is 59 and we have three children ages 20, 18 and 16. He was diagnosed in 2012 but probably had it since 2009. I am his main carer but if you are still looking for a 20 yr old my son might join the forum? Whatever you do, keep posting on here or join the FTD Forum which is online too. It is for people and relatives suffering with Picks disease of all variants of which semantic is the rarest. It has been the best place to find others with this because semantic is so different and rare.

Look after yourself too. Your Mum would hate this for you and This Mum isn't able to " care" which hurts so much. I am able to replace my husband's support of my children in a way because I know what he would want for them but it's harder for me, like you, when there isn't anyone for ME! Fight for as much support as possible to give you the time and life you deserve and meantime I bet your mum would be so proud of you and grateful.

Feel free to message me back.

 

[AlexEJ]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to all of this. I'm 28 and my mum was diagnosed 3 years ago with Alzheimer's at the age of 64. We think she has been suffering for years before, it just took ages to diagnose.

I live in London with my young family over 2.5hrs from my mum and dad which I find hard. I feel I should be there for her more, but I have my family who need me and I work. Does anyone else feel guilty about not being able to be around as much?

My dad is amazing, but recently hard a heart op. I'm really struggling at the minute as I feel at the age of 28 I'm not ready to lose my mum.

Would be great to chat to others similar to me who feel the same so I know I'm not alone.

Xx

 

[cpage]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to all of this. I'm 28 and my mum was diagnosed 3 years ago with Alzheimer's at the age of 64. We think she has been suffering for years before, it just took ages to diagnose.

I live in London with my young family over 2.5hrs from my mum and dad which I find hard. I feel I should be there for her more, but I have my family who need me and I work. Does anyone else feel guilty about not being able to be around as much?

My dad is amazing, but recently hard a heart op. I'm really struggling at the minute as I feel at the age of 28 I'm not ready to lose my mum.

Would be great to chat to others similar to me who feel the same so I know I'm not alone.

Xx

Hi Alex,
I'm new to this too. I am 29 and my mum was diagnosed frontotemporal dementia almost 3 years ago at the age of 65. Our stories are very similar! I really understand how alone it can make you feel even with family and friends to talk to. As it's sometimes hard to express how you feel and sometimes I'm not sure what I should say when friends ask how she is. She will not be getting better so it's hard to know what to say in response especially if you haven't seen them for a while or it is a happy social occasion that you don't want to bring down.

I live a few hours away from my mum and dad too and often feel guilty about not being there as much as if I lived in same city. But as my friend said once even if you were there everyday, you would probably feel like it wasn't enough.

If you want to message me please do as it would be great to talk about these sort of things with someone who understands a similar situation.

 

[noam]

20 here

I realize this thread has existed for several years, but I'm 20, and my mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's this past year at age 56. We are not alone!

 

[KeddyL]

I realize this thread has existed for several years, but I'm 20, and my mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's this past year at age 56. We are not alone!

I still check this thread every day to see how people are doing. I am so sorry to hear your news. I am 22 now and my mum has just turned 53. Please message me if you ever need to have a talk. Thinking of you all xxxx

 

[Rose2]

Hi I am new here and I am twenty-seven. I was born to older parents, and my father is three years shy of turning eighty. He has been diagnosed with the beginning stages of alzhimers, and he recently forgot mother is a diabetic of three years, my heart goes out to everyone here.


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[Lifesux]

I'm 25 and my father has Alz and he is 76. I believed he first started showing signs at 58 so its been 18 years. I might have the biggest age differential here. I'm also an only child so its been really difficult. I'm extremely worried about me getting the disease but more for my mother who is 66.

 

[EmmaThrace]

Hi there,

I am 23 and was 22 when my father passed away at the age of 49 from Pick's Disease.
Sometimes it can seem a very lonely place, like no one understands what you're going through.

My heart goes out to you and your family

 

[shoshok]

I'm 26 and my dad was diagnosed three years ago. He's 59 now


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