Hi I was wondering what are the stages of dementia I read people talking about the different stages but no-one has said mum is in a stage and giving the decline in the past 3 to 4 weeks there must be different stage that she is on now.thanks.
As Grannie G says, it is different for everyone. Any reading you do will help your understanding, particularly the threads on here under 'caring for dementia'.
The 7 stages guide is really good, however... take a deep breath before reading it - there is nothing good in there, no small pieces of comfort or light at the end of the tunnel - only a growing darkness. I remember reading it (and other guides) back when mum was in the early stages. I won't say it frightened me but to see it all laid out like that made me realise the true nature of dementia - that it just takes and takes till there is nothing left.
It really is the cruellest disease.
It's unlikely any medical professionals will tell you what stage your mum is at. In fact, you are really the best judge. Take things as they come, get all the help you can and make sure the legal stuff is in place, like Power of Attorney, etc.
Best wishes and good luck! Keep posting here - there is always someone who is experiencing the same problems.
Hi reading through I realized that I already researched it . I now feel that she needs more than I can give but I can't get out of this situation has we live in the same house. It's to late for p o a the latest docs letter says she lacks mental capacity which I already knew just seeing it in black and white was hard. POA was always mentioned to us by cpn, bank but for mum it wasn't about me looking after her and her welfare to her I was after her money and controling and bullying her.I will ride it till the social worker calls but I know I can't do it anymore for mum she deserves more not because of the I am feeling. Maybe if we didn't see each other everyday things would be better.Thank you for all the support.As Grannie G says, it is different for everyone. Any reading you do will help your understanding, particularly the threads on here under 'caring for dementia'.
The 7 stages guide is really good, however... take a deep breath before reading it - there is nothing good in there, no small pieces of comfort or light at the end of the tunnel - only a growing darkness. I remember reading it (and other guides) back when mum was in the early stages. I won't say it frightened me but to see it all laid out like that made me realise the true nature of dementia - that it just takes and takes till there is nothing left.
It really is the cruellest disease.
It's unlikely any medical professionals will tell you what stage your mum is at. In fact, you are really the best judge. Take things as they come, get all the help you can and make sure the legal stuff is in place, like Power of Attorney, etc.
Best wishes and good luck! Keep posting here - there is always someone who is experiencing the same problems.