Hello, I've just started posting, finding my way round the board, editor, etc.
Hello @RHV, you are welcome here and I hope you find the forum to be a friendly and supportive place.Hi everyone. Newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Or should I say my self diagnosis is now confirmed after full assessments and scans. I am in my 60’s and currently in Tobago thinking things through. As a frontline NHS professional for 40 years my insight is not proving to be too helpful at the moment and my concerns are for my husband rather than myself
Off to peruse the forums now
Hi there Jean, likewise!Hello my name is Jean, I am a seventy seven year old lady with a husband who has Mixed Dementia. He is seventy nine and was diagnosed a year ago. His main problem is mobility and frequent falls. I am looking forward to being able share experiences with others in the same position.
Thank you John for the welcome.a warm welcome to TP
have a good mooch around, there's lots of useful info here
and when you're ready, start your own thread with whatever is on your mind as members are helpful and supportive
Hi and welcome to talking point I'm sure others will be along soon to share their experiences ,but from the information you have given that wandering and not remembering that they're wandering and not dressing properly is not a sign of Independence.Hello
My Mum...
recently diagnosed with vascular dementia
very independent
has started going wandering without dressing properly but the next day does not remember doing so
she is not keen on more carers (just one twice a day at the moment)
Adult Social Care pushing for 24 hour live in care or care home
My first questions:
is it a positive experience for person with dementia to live with relatives?
we feel under pressure to make decisions and concerned at what stage social care or a court step in and force anything upon us for Mum's care.
I have tried start a discussion on the first question and look forward to hearing what members have to say from their experiences.
Hi Nellbelles, thank you for the welcome. Unfortunately, I do not have POA, I think my brother has a general POA.Hello @peejay9 a warm welcome from me as well
You are in a difficult position at the moment have you got POA?
I hope the medics will all work with the family to get the best outcome for your Mum
Now you have found us I hope you will continue to post
So long as someone has POA you all should be fine, it just ensures people will talk to you..Hi Nellbelles, thank you for the welcome. Unfortunately, I do not have POA, I think my brother has a general POA.
Is it an essential requirement?