I have been a full time carer for my mum since March last year when I was made redundant. She has mixed Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
it is so hard dealing with the changes in behaviou, moods etc.
Before Christmas my mum started drinking far too much vodka at night which would put her in a snappy mood the next day. after speaking to our GP we found that limiting the amount that was in the house I managed to keep it under control. He advised me that for the sake of her health she should have no more than 1litre per month. Since this lockdown she has started drinking more again and getting verbally aggressive when I refuse to get it for her.
She tries to play the guilt card and telling me it is like living in a prison.
i have not had a nights sleep in weeks for worrying about it all and just feel I don’t know where to turn any more.
Before all this she barely drank, only an odd one at weekend with her neighbour and maybe if we went out.
This morning she said that she would not care but the bottle of vodka we were discussing had been in since Christmas when I know I bought it three weeks ago.
it feels like I am dealing with a spoilt child only of course it’s more serious.
it is so hard dealing with the changes in behaviou, moods etc.
Before Christmas my mum started drinking far too much vodka at night which would put her in a snappy mood the next day. after speaking to our GP we found that limiting the amount that was in the house I managed to keep it under control. He advised me that for the sake of her health she should have no more than 1litre per month. Since this lockdown she has started drinking more again and getting verbally aggressive when I refuse to get it for her.
She tries to play the guilt card and telling me it is like living in a prison.
i have not had a nights sleep in weeks for worrying about it all and just feel I don’t know where to turn any more.
Before all this she barely drank, only an odd one at weekend with her neighbour and maybe if we went out.
This morning she said that she would not care but the bottle of vodka we were discussing had been in since Christmas when I know I bought it three weeks ago.
it feels like I am dealing with a spoilt child only of course it’s more serious.