Hi
This is my first post - but today it hit home like a hammer that my Dad has dementia, and I can't keep it from my kids anymore. My son is 10 and has mild autism, and today lost his patience with Dad and starting shouting at him that "he did know the football results, why wouldn't he tell him the score".. But Dad just couldn't remember...
It was heartbreaking, but I had to accept that the day had come.
For 2 years I had been able to tell people, that Dad wasn't too bad, as my kids hadn't noticed - but now they have, and I have to admit things are getting worse.
My Mum is amazing, and cares for Dad at home, but she is finding every day harder.
Sorry.... Just need to send a message somewhere knowing that someone may read this who may know who I feel, and knows what a big deal having to tell my kids about Grandpa has been today....
This is my first post - but today it hit home like a hammer that my Dad has dementia, and I can't keep it from my kids anymore. My son is 10 and has mild autism, and today lost his patience with Dad and starting shouting at him that "he did know the football results, why wouldn't he tell him the score".. But Dad just couldn't remember...
It was heartbreaking, but I had to accept that the day had come.
For 2 years I had been able to tell people, that Dad wasn't too bad, as my kids hadn't noticed - but now they have, and I have to admit things are getting worse.
My Mum is amazing, and cares for Dad at home, but she is finding every day harder.
Sorry.... Just need to send a message somewhere knowing that someone may read this who may know who I feel, and knows what a big deal having to tell my kids about Grandpa has been today....