Want to say thank you.

[Sue08]

My OH started showing signs of vascular dementia 3 years ago, gradually getting worse, I am his 24/7 carer. We are both in our 70s. I found this site and am so grateful for it. The problems I am facing seem very common to dementia, I have been reading the threads and the answers given have been most helpful. Being in this group has made me feel less isolated.

 

[Izzy]

Welcome to the forum @Sue08.

I’m so glad you’re finding support here and that you feel less isolated. You’re amongst people who understand. Keep posting!

 

[JaxG]

Hi @Sue08 I'm gad you have found this forum, I agree, it makes such a difference to know you are not alone, to normalise experiences and to be able to rant from time to time and be understood. xxx

 

[LynneMcV]

Welcome from me too @Sue08 - I am so glad to hear that finding this forum has helped you feel less isolated.

 

[Kevinl]

More than welcome from me, post when youre ready. Someone here.to listen. K

 

[Grannie G]

Being in this group has made me feel less isolated.

That's what we`re all here for @Sue08, to help and support each other in whatever way we can.

 

[themagicstar]

My OH started showing signs of vascular dementia 3 years ago, gradually getting worse, I am his 24/7 carer. We are both in our 70s. I found this site and am so grateful for it. The problems I am facing seem very common to dementia, I have been reading the threads and the answers given have been most helpful. Being in this group has made me feel less isolated.

Our friends have hardly bothered with us since my OH diagnosis. We used to invite people to our house all the time but now do not get invited any where. There is definitely a stigma out there. Trying to find a group event that will introduce couples to other couples who are going throught the same thing.

 

[Quite contrary]

Hello @themagicstar
We go to a monthly dementia support group run by Carers UK. I have found our group invaluable for support and getting to know others in the same situation.

 

[DawnR]

Our friends have hardly bothered with us since my OH diagnosis. We used to invite people to our house all the time but now do not get invited any where. There is definitely a stigma out there. Trying to find a group event in the Newcastle upon Tyne area that will introduce couples to other couples who are going throught the same thing.

Hello @themagicstar Age Uk have a living well with dementia group. My husband used to attend the Ashington group before his Alzheimer’s sadly progressed and he didn’t enjoy going.

There’s a group in Ponteland I’m not sure if that would be close enough for you. Some partners attend and have a little chat.

New Dementia Group Launches in Ponteland

New Dementia Group Launches in Hexham

www.ageuk.org.uk