Hi,
I am new to the site and have been really encouraged by how much support can be given on the site. I find it helps to talk to someone who is not directly involved in the situation- like a pressure valve!
Anyway my nan has gone through the forgetful stages and now barely recognises anyone. She is 88 years old but seems to be living in the past- she has gone back to when she is my age (22).
She is becoming increasingly aggressive and frustrated- she hardly seems like the same person anymore- i have to keep telling myself that she is still my Nan and i need to be there for her.
I have heard that the disease can develop at different paces however she has progressed extremely quickly- in only 6 weeks she has gone from being a bit forgetful to not recognising anyone at all. Her only child (my dad) passed away almost two years ago and the doctor seems to think that it has triggered it to happen quicker. At such a fast pace and her refusing to see a doctor i am strugggling to know what to do.
To make matters worse i have a very small family, my Nan lives with her husband who is in poor health anyeay and the only other family is me, my younger Brother and my mum, all of us work full time! Has anyone got any advice?
I appreciate that you all may have a lot on your plates but any advice you can give would really help.
Thank you
Debbie
I am new to the site and have been really encouraged by how much support can be given on the site. I find it helps to talk to someone who is not directly involved in the situation- like a pressure valve!
Anyway my nan has gone through the forgetful stages and now barely recognises anyone. She is 88 years old but seems to be living in the past- she has gone back to when she is my age (22).
She is becoming increasingly aggressive and frustrated- she hardly seems like the same person anymore- i have to keep telling myself that she is still my Nan and i need to be there for her.
I have heard that the disease can develop at different paces however she has progressed extremely quickly- in only 6 weeks she has gone from being a bit forgetful to not recognising anyone at all. Her only child (my dad) passed away almost two years ago and the doctor seems to think that it has triggered it to happen quicker. At such a fast pace and her refusing to see a doctor i am strugggling to know what to do.
To make matters worse i have a very small family, my Nan lives with her husband who is in poor health anyeay and the only other family is me, my younger Brother and my mum, all of us work full time! Has anyone got any advice?
I appreciate that you all may have a lot on your plates but any advice you can give would really help.
Thank you
Debbie