Just joined

[Dotty1947]

Hello. My husband has mixed dementia. Alzheimers and vascular. I feel very lonely sometimes and so I thought that I would join.

 

[Kevinl]

Hello and welcome, I joined for the same reason...12 years ago and although my wife has now passed away I still post, take care. K

 

[SeaSwallow]

Hello @Dotty1947 and welcome to the Dementia Support Forum. Caring for a person with dementia can be lonely. I hope that by joining you will feel supported and less isolated.
You might find it useful to start a thread on the - I have a partner with dementia - area. There you could tell us more about yourself, ask any questions you may have or just join in with any conversations.

I have a partner with dementia

This forum is for people with a partner or spouse with dementia.

forum.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Izzy]

Welcome from me too @Dotty1947.

I’m so sorry to hear about your husband and that you’re feeling so lonely. You’ve come to the right place for understanding and support. I hope that being a member of this forum will go some way to help you feel less lonely.

 

[Gosling]

Just to say welcome @Dotty1947 to this friendly and supportive forum from me also.
I am sorry to read about your husband's diagnosis. I do appreciate how lonely you must feel sometimes. This forum us really a great place for support and understanding, which I too hope makes you feel less isolated.
Some members find it helps just putting things down on here sometimes. Members really do understand and want to help.

 

[Dotty1947]

Just to say welcome @Dotty1947 to this friendly and supportive forum from me also.
I am sorry to read about your husband's diagnosis. I do appreciate how lonely you must feel sometimes. This forum us really a great place for support and understanding, which I too hope makes you feel less isolated.
Some members find it helps just putting things down on here sometimes. Members really do understand and want to help.

Thank you for your welcome message. I look forward to communicating with like minded people.