Dementia Support Group
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language and problem solving, although particularly in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time, place and person (not knowing who they...
He's had it for about a year, I believe.. My grandmother says he's just getting worse really quickly, I don't know how to process this information and it's been stressing me out a lot because I didn't want to tell any of my friends, I kept all my emotions inside and I've made myself physically in pain and sick from all the stress and anxiety, I don't know how my grandpa is doing because he lives a few hours away and .. honestly i feel really really sick about this, But i don't know if i want to see him.. I haven't seen him in over a year and I don't know if i want to if he just won't remember me..
I don't know how bad it is, or what stage he's in.. I just, I don't want to see my grandpa like that.
My question is, how do you deal with the depression and stress from having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
I don't know how bad it is, or what stage he's in.. I just, I don't want to see my grandpa like that.
My question is, how do you deal with the depression and stress from having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Sweetheart , please,please, please see your grandfather. Hold him, kiss him, look into his eyes, I can bet that he will recognise you. Don't leave it too late. Please see him. When I found out about my mother, she was diagnosed with semantic dementia, I too, had panic attacks,my whole world came down on me and was unable to understand and get through it. What I did was to talk to a psychologist: she is absolutely wonderful and has helped me through each stage. I urge you to seek help. Don't make yourself sick like I did. I ended up in hospital, sick with depression and panic disorder. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Remember that this illness is affecting your grandfathers whole life, every minute of the day. This is about him, not you. So do everything that you can to help him and your grandmother who will appreciate the visit and any help you can give.