Dear Sheila,
The reason I/we are worried is not only because of my Nan's deteriorating health/dementia (which is now severe, even though she can still use her 'scripts' for conversation and might sound 'ok' to those who read my posts), and because of my Mum's health/workload, as she has a slipped disc in her back and is working full-time. The concern was that we wouldn't be able to carry on for another 3 1/2 years.
I would argue that anyone with dementia is not 'ok' and that the ability of those around them to care is not only affected by their stage of dementia, but by the carer's themselves.
The reason I/we are worried is not only because of my Nan's deteriorating health/dementia (which is now severe, even though she can still use her 'scripts' for conversation and might sound 'ok' to those who read my posts), and because of my Mum's health/workload, as she has a slipped disc in her back and is working full-time. The concern was that we wouldn't be able to carry on for another 3 1/2 years.
I would argue that anyone with dementia is not 'ok' and that the ability of those around them to care is not only affected by their stage of dementia, but by the carer's themselves.