Hi everyone, I thought I'd introduce myself. My Gran has alzheimers, and was diagnosed in March (22nd was the day she was diagnosed). She is very independant, having lived on her own for over 30 years, and is adamant there is nothing wrong with her. I try to visit often, usually 3x week after work, but we all work full-time. Often she seems not too bad, but talking to the neighbours has revealed she goes out at night etc. I've sorted out the occasional crisis (missing bank books, duplicate cheque books, changing energy supplier), and try to take up a few bits when I visit - a microwave meal, catfood, milk, bread etc. The trouble is, I'm not really doing any more than that, and nor is anyone else, due to other commitments. We've had a couple of visits from the OT, who have made some changes, but she hasn't been assigned a social worker yet. I don't think she's eating much, and now might be starting to have hallucinations - getting time mixed up has become pretty standard by now.
The thing is, I'm not sure of what I should be doing. My Mum has tried to persuade her to get an EPA sorted, but my Gran won't hear of that. She recently agreed to have the bills put into direct debit, then changed her mind. I know she's not going out much either, and keeps on falling out with the neighbours. I suppose that I feel that I'm not doing enough, but at the same time am not sure what i should be doing.
thanks,
The thing is, I'm not sure of what I should be doing. My Mum has tried to persuade her to get an EPA sorted, but my Gran won't hear of that. She recently agreed to have the bills put into direct debit, then changed her mind. I know she's not going out much either, and keeps on falling out with the neighbours. I suppose that I feel that I'm not doing enough, but at the same time am not sure what i should be doing.
thanks,