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[Lin47]

Hi I am sort of new to all this. My mother was diagnosed with vascular Dementia one year ago. It feels very lonely, trying to hold down a full time job and look after her. I am glad that I have found this forum.

 

[Grannie G]

I`m glad you have found this forum too @Lin47. It`s a source of information and support and really helps all of us feel less isolated.

Now you have introduced yourself please start your own Thread in the forum I care for a person with dementia, which you will find here.

I care for a person with dementia

This forum is for people who are involved in the care of a person with dementia.

forum.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[lemonbalm]

Hello @Lin47 . Glad that you have found the forum. I felt the same when I realised that my mum had dementia and wish that I had sought more help back then. There is a warm welcome and lots of knowledge for you on here.

 

[Izzy]

Hi @Lin47 and welcome from me too. I’m glad you have found the forum and I hope it helps you feel less lonely.

 

[Pete1]

Hi @Lin47, a warm welcome to the forum. It can be an incredibly lonely experience, and difficult for others who haven't walked in your shoes to really understand (how could they really) - that's where the forum can really help, most of us have been in your position. Do you have any help with Mum (family/carers etc)?

 

[Lin47]

Hi @Lin47, a warm welcome to the forum. It can be an incredibly lonely experience, and difficult for others who haven't walked in your shoes to really understand (how could they really) - that's where the forum can really help, most of us have been in your position. Do you have any help with Mum (family/carers etc)?

I have no help. I tried to get a home carer just to pop in while I am at work but there is a shortage in this area so it's just me.