My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 18 months ago, although we were told she had probably had it for a few years.
Lately she's had problems waking up. She's in sheltered housing, so gets woken by a carer. The best way my gran can describe it is that she can hear someone calling her, but she's unable to open her eyes, move or reply. Her last incident of this was Monday morning, and she's in hospital at the moment because of it (and if i'm homest not coping vey well with the change of surroundings). The problem is nobody seems to be able to tell us if this is part of the progression of Alzheimer's or something else. Her physchiatrist seemed to think it could be some sort of mini stroke but the doctor seems to thing it's the Alzheimers.
Grateful for any advice.
Michelle
Lately she's had problems waking up. She's in sheltered housing, so gets woken by a carer. The best way my gran can describe it is that she can hear someone calling her, but she's unable to open her eyes, move or reply. Her last incident of this was Monday morning, and she's in hospital at the moment because of it (and if i'm homest not coping vey well with the change of surroundings). The problem is nobody seems to be able to tell us if this is part of the progression of Alzheimer's or something else. Her physchiatrist seemed to think it could be some sort of mini stroke but the doctor seems to thing it's the Alzheimers.
Grateful for any advice.
Michelle