Hello everybody. I am new to posting but have visited this site so many times I feel as if I am among friends.
My Mum was diagnosed in 2000 and we have jogged along with the memory drugs and the two days a week at the day centre. She lives with my Dad who is totally useless..I suppose he is as lost as I am on how to deal with things but he has blocked so many plans it's just amazing!
Mum has recently got alot worse..very confused and agitated/not recognising her own home..in fact just reading thru the posts I can see her in everything. She has also just started another day at a different day centre which is so different and seems to be giving her what she needs...fun,laughter,singing etc.
She is finally having a formal assessment by social services next week. Can anyone give me some advice about this process?
What should I do to get the best out of this?
What can we expect from this assessment?
All help gratefully accepted. Thankyou.
My Mum was diagnosed in 2000 and we have jogged along with the memory drugs and the two days a week at the day centre. She lives with my Dad who is totally useless..I suppose he is as lost as I am on how to deal with things but he has blocked so many plans it's just amazing!
Mum has recently got alot worse..very confused and agitated/not recognising her own home..in fact just reading thru the posts I can see her in everything. She has also just started another day at a different day centre which is so different and seems to be giving her what she needs...fun,laughter,singing etc.
She is finally having a formal assessment by social services next week. Can anyone give me some advice about this process?
What should I do to get the best out of this?
What can we expect from this assessment?
All help gratefully accepted. Thankyou.