Hello
I am the sole carer for my wife, a retired university lecturer who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014. Our children live far away (one overseas) and despite regular contact and very kind neighbours I am finding this lockdown period very challenging and stressful. I have a care package with 3 hours respite care (Take a break) each week but this seems to be in limbo at the moment.
In 'normal 'times we just muddle along and go out when we like - shopping, cinema, pub lunches and evening meals, holidays (we love cruising) so the social isolation is very challenging. My wife doesn't really notice but I really miss social interaction.
I am the sole carer for my wife, a retired university lecturer who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014. Our children live far away (one overseas) and despite regular contact and very kind neighbours I am finding this lockdown period very challenging and stressful. I have a care package with 3 hours respite care (Take a break) each week but this seems to be in limbo at the moment.
In 'normal 'times we just muddle along and go out when we like - shopping, cinema, pub lunches and evening meals, holidays (we love cruising) so the social isolation is very challenging. My wife doesn't really notice but I really miss social interaction.