Hi all
How can a social worker help? My husband has Alzheimer's at 62.
Reds
Hi
Like everyone else has said..you get good and bad ones..
My dad has dementia and i care for him. He lives with my mum but hes been her carer for years.
I never make a policy of asking what they can do to help..or you ll get the budget..people in need of more than yourself talk. I told them what id like them to try and help us with..long rail at garden..alarms (fall) ..day centres (my dads centre is postive vibrant and ).
My dads perceptions are bad..so i asked for the sensory team to come look at the house see if they could suggest things to benefit my dad. Theyve put lighting in to help him.
If you seem to be doing everything yourself without help..its harder to get help later on. ..
With dementia being progressive..things will change..and if help needed or respite needed ..they can help...keep in touch because if you have a regular sw it can help by not having to explain it all again to a new one.
Just remember its whats best for you and your loved one is important..not whats best for them..
Best wishes
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