Hello there,
I'm new to this group and new to forums in general, I want to join this group as over the last 8 years Alzheimer's Society has been a great support to my family and I.
My Grandmother was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia 8 years ago. Since that day it's safe to say we've been on a journey. Some happy times but more sad...
I'm personally feeling extremely vulnerable and sad at the moment. This week, my Grandmother has suffered from a number of seizures and as we speak is in hospital.
I guess I would like some advice from those that have faced this stage of the disease and what to expect from here. A real account, not a watered down version that the hospital is currently offering us. To add some content, Grandma is 80, now bedridden and has been for the last 7 months, the hospital have placed a line into her and giving her morphine when needed, she's agitated and not taking on fluids, a sign was placed on her hospital bedroom door last night which said 'nil to mouth' however she took a few mouthfuls of custard today which the doctor said was 'comfort eating'
Can anyone tell me if they have experienced this and is my Grandma leaving us? Many thanks for your responses.