Hi all
I have been reading the threads for quite sometime but it wasn't until recently that my mum at 62 has been diagnosed with AD. I noticed the memory loss over 5 years ago, she lost her job because of 'errors' she was making, she became depressed, but boy it's been a difficult journey. I am helping and supporting as much as I possibly, juggling work and I'm starting to have difficulties concentrating because of the stress of caring, but the latest stage I am finding particularly upsetting as she has now turned completely against me calling me horrible names both directly at me and anyone and everyone else when I am not there as well.
It hurts a lot she won't accept a cuddle and I am finding it really difficult to keep a conversation going at a level we are both comfortable with.
Any help or tips would be much appreciated. I keep thinking it is me and is there any more that I can do.
Thanks for reading
Claret x
I have been reading the threads for quite sometime but it wasn't until recently that my mum at 62 has been diagnosed with AD. I noticed the memory loss over 5 years ago, she lost her job because of 'errors' she was making, she became depressed, but boy it's been a difficult journey. I am helping and supporting as much as I possibly, juggling work and I'm starting to have difficulties concentrating because of the stress of caring, but the latest stage I am finding particularly upsetting as she has now turned completely against me calling me horrible names both directly at me and anyone and everyone else when I am not there as well.
It hurts a lot she won't accept a cuddle and I am finding it really difficult to keep a conversation going at a level we are both comfortable with.
Any help or tips would be much appreciated. I keep thinking it is me and is there any more that I can do.
Thanks for reading
Claret x