Over the last 18mths I noticed my Dad's (94yrs) behaviour changing. He had a fall and spent 3 weeks in hospital, where he was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. He was discharged from Hospital and by ambulance admitted into the hospital section of the retirement Village they live in.
My Mother after 62yrs of being married is suffering from Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic attacks. My sisters and I stay with her everyday from 8am - 1pm and go with her to visit Dad. We are praying medication and support will help my Mum.
I am amazed at how this has affected everyone I my family, my Dad, Mum and us sisters? It is a situation that can force a family apart (in different directions).
Being part of a support group, decision making, finance management, agreeing on many aspects involved with both parents.
And understanding that, supporting each other and taking time out physically and emotionally is at the top of the list.
‘Grandad wasn’t himself’ - Spotting changes in behaviour before a dementia diagnosis
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