Thanks for welcoming me. I'm relieved to find this space hope I can get some information or advice.
My dad (60s) has been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia, he thinks it started 6 years ago so he may well be in the middle stages.
The diagnosis was made only 2 weeks ago so the family are still coming to terms with it.
He lives with my mum (60s) and they both currently care for his mum (90s) together. She lives in their home and needs around the clock care that leaves them both exhausted. Especially my mum who has to be on night watch 4 nights a week
It's actually my mum that I am currently most concerned about. Her mental health is always a concern. She's on medication for anxiety and depression after suffering a breakdown 8 yrs ago and has ups and downs and is very forgetful, erratic and overwhelmed a lot of the time. She has too much on her plate with my nan, a high maintenance home & garden, a shopping & hoarding habit and now my dads condition. She is bad at self care, always putting others first - and may not be coping now (she continually puts on a brave front) or be able to cope in the future. I want to know if I can get some mental health support for her predominantly. If she is going to care for my dad, she needs a close support network and some professional help.
Please let me know of you have any advice on where to start. Thank you
My dad (60s) has been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia, he thinks it started 6 years ago so he may well be in the middle stages.
The diagnosis was made only 2 weeks ago so the family are still coming to terms with it.
He lives with my mum (60s) and they both currently care for his mum (90s) together. She lives in their home and needs around the clock care that leaves them both exhausted. Especially my mum who has to be on night watch 4 nights a week
It's actually my mum that I am currently most concerned about. Her mental health is always a concern. She's on medication for anxiety and depression after suffering a breakdown 8 yrs ago and has ups and downs and is very forgetful, erratic and overwhelmed a lot of the time. She has too much on her plate with my nan, a high maintenance home & garden, a shopping & hoarding habit and now my dads condition. She is bad at self care, always putting others first - and may not be coping now (she continually puts on a brave front) or be able to cope in the future. I want to know if I can get some mental health support for her predominantly. If she is going to care for my dad, she needs a close support network and some professional help.
Please let me know of you have any advice on where to start. Thank you