Hi Everyone,
Well I have been reading through lots of different threads and have decided to join in the hope that I can offer support to someone or indeed receive support as and when required.
My Civic Partner, Keith was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with Alzheimer's and although it has been hard for both of us in the early days of the diagnosis, we have adapted to the change in roles.
We are at the early stages of this dreadful illness and I just hope that I can offer the support that so many contributors to this forum obviously give to their partners. Only time will tell.
Although much younger than Keith, we are fortunate that I was able to leave work and concentrate on caring for Keith. I just found that I couldn't manage both as neither work or Keith was getting 100% from me. In a way leaving work relieved so much pressure that we can now enjoy our time together, making new memories, no matter how long they last in Keith's mind, I know that he has enjoyed our time together as have I.
Anyway I will be visiting the forum from time to time, hopefully to just talk about silly happy time to share with you.
Andy
Well I have been reading through lots of different threads and have decided to join in the hope that I can offer support to someone or indeed receive support as and when required.
My Civic Partner, Keith was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with Alzheimer's and although it has been hard for both of us in the early days of the diagnosis, we have adapted to the change in roles.
We are at the early stages of this dreadful illness and I just hope that I can offer the support that so many contributors to this forum obviously give to their partners. Only time will tell.
Although much younger than Keith, we are fortunate that I was able to leave work and concentrate on caring for Keith. I just found that I couldn't manage both as neither work or Keith was getting 100% from me. In a way leaving work relieved so much pressure that we can now enjoy our time together, making new memories, no matter how long they last in Keith's mind, I know that he has enjoyed our time together as have I.
Anyway I will be visiting the forum from time to time, hopefully to just talk about silly happy time to share with you.
Andy