Hi
My dad is 84 and has dementia but we don't actually know what type. My mother who is 81 is his full time carer but we all (5 children) take turns in spending time with them. At the moment, it is heartbreaking because he sometimes doesn't even remember my mam but asks about his brothers and sisters. He is not sleeping properly through the night and we have to bath/shave/dress him etc.
Now here comes the hard bit to admit, we realise he is going downhill but are all too frightened to ask if there is a time limit for him?
I don't mean to sound selfish but I think we need to face reality for his sake and my mother.
Thanks
My dad is 84 and has dementia but we don't actually know what type. My mother who is 81 is his full time carer but we all (5 children) take turns in spending time with them. At the moment, it is heartbreaking because he sometimes doesn't even remember my mam but asks about his brothers and sisters. He is not sleeping properly through the night and we have to bath/shave/dress him etc.
Now here comes the hard bit to admit, we realise he is going downhill but are all too frightened to ask if there is a time limit for him?
I don't mean to sound selfish but I think we need to face reality for his sake and my mother.
Thanks