Hi all,
I'm new to TP - my mum was diagnosed with younger onset dementia 4 years ago. She's 67 now and things have really progressed very quickly
My dad is her main carer and they both still love at home in Wales. I am based in Australia but I've come back for a few weeks to spend some time with them and to help get some support set up.
Currently dad is doing everything and I think is really at a point where he needs ongoing help.
Mum now needs lots of help -washing, dressing etc she's still capable of feeding herself but needs to be promoted several times to eat when food is in front of her.
She can't be left on her own due to several incidents of wandering, and she's also very anxious when dad isn't around.
So my question to you all, with your wisdom and experience, is what should I do to get the most out of my few weeks here in the UK? I'm talking mainly about setting up support for both mum and dad. Where to start?!
I feel help with cleaning the house and some time away would be beneficial for dad, and someone to come in the morning and evening to help mum would be good.
I've spoken to social services already, and I'm waiting for the community nurses to be back in touch to do another assessment as mum has been seen by them for 3 years and a lot has changed in that time.
What else could/should I be doing?! Any help and advice appreciated. Sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading
I'm new to TP - my mum was diagnosed with younger onset dementia 4 years ago. She's 67 now and things have really progressed very quickly
My dad is her main carer and they both still love at home in Wales. I am based in Australia but I've come back for a few weeks to spend some time with them and to help get some support set up.
Currently dad is doing everything and I think is really at a point where he needs ongoing help.
Mum now needs lots of help -washing, dressing etc she's still capable of feeding herself but needs to be promoted several times to eat when food is in front of her.
She can't be left on her own due to several incidents of wandering, and she's also very anxious when dad isn't around.
So my question to you all, with your wisdom and experience, is what should I do to get the most out of my few weeks here in the UK? I'm talking mainly about setting up support for both mum and dad. Where to start?!
I feel help with cleaning the house and some time away would be beneficial for dad, and someone to come in the morning and evening to help mum would be good.
I've spoken to social services already, and I'm waiting for the community nurses to be back in touch to do another assessment as mum has been seen by them for 3 years and a lot has changed in that time.
What else could/should I be doing?! Any help and advice appreciated. Sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading