Hello,
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 2 or 3 years ago. He is in a residential home.
I'm 25, and the only member of my family in contact with him due to various family issues - I think this makes things more difficult for me as I can't really talk about it with them. My girlfriend said that it might be an idea to join a support group - this is my first step! Does anyone know of any support groups in Bristol that I could go to?
I thought I was dealing with it ok, but I went to see him last Sunday and found it very difficult. He has now been diagnosed with Parkinson's. - He has been put on medication for it, and is now like a zombie. He doesn't talk as much anymore. Even though he would repeat himself a lot, I would rather that than the silence and the blank look in his eyes.
The sadest thing for me is; it's like watching him die really slowly. I don't know what to do about it, I guess that's it - I can't do anything about it.
I'm also scared of contracting it myself. His brother (my uncle) also has Alzheimer's and is in a home.
If you got this far, thanks for listening.
Rob
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 2 or 3 years ago. He is in a residential home.
I'm 25, and the only member of my family in contact with him due to various family issues - I think this makes things more difficult for me as I can't really talk about it with them. My girlfriend said that it might be an idea to join a support group - this is my first step! Does anyone know of any support groups in Bristol that I could go to?
I thought I was dealing with it ok, but I went to see him last Sunday and found it very difficult. He has now been diagnosed with Parkinson's. - He has been put on medication for it, and is now like a zombie. He doesn't talk as much anymore. Even though he would repeat himself a lot, I would rather that than the silence and the blank look in his eyes.
The sadest thing for me is; it's like watching him die really slowly. I don't know what to do about it, I guess that's it - I can't do anything about it.
I'm also scared of contracting it myself. His brother (my uncle) also has Alzheimer's and is in a home.
If you got this far, thanks for listening.
Rob