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Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

TideisTurningSenior Contributor24 Nov 2021, 1:59 pm AEDT

Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

Hi Everyone,

I know there may be some out there in our Forum Community who have people in your lives you love and care for who are living with dementia. So, I wanted to create a space to talk, share experiences and ideas and support each other. Remember too, that it is completely up to you what and how much you feel comfortable sharing 😊 Also feel free to make this your own and tag others who may be interested. I'll tag a couple of members to start though 😊

@Shaz51 @outlander

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 9:37 pm AEDT

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Oh I see. That can be tricky to manage. I hope the Dr understands the challenges you sit with medication and your mum. If you worry she'll run out sooner, hopefully they can review things so you're not dealing with the additional stress of running out.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 9:39 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member I just want to support and love my mum as you do xxx

But the doctor wants her to cut back on the sleeping tablets which I see no point in doing soo

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 9:41 pm AEDT

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They won't give her any more until February @Former-Member , which I think is wrong as my mum 90 years old

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 9:41 pm AEDT

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That sounds hard if they haven't explained their rationale while you are managing the day to day. Does she had a geriatric psychiatrist? I've found them knowledgable about dementia and medication.

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 9:44 pm AEDT

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Wow she's 90. I hope they can see that comfort and reducing suffering is helpful at any age.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 9:44 pm AEDT

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No @Former-Member

She only takes 5mg ( half a tablet a night)

She has not had a fall for a year now that we are now living with her

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 9:47 pm AEDT

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It sounds like you're doing a great job caring and advocating for her needs @Shaz51. A GP can provide a referral to a geriatric psychiatrist to review her medication that will support her needs and allows you to convey your experiences.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 9:53 pm AEDT

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Thank you @Former-Member ❤

Will need to find some extra support for mum xx

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 9:56 pm AEDT

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Anytime @Shaz51. It's a journey. What ever provides your mum and you with ease of life.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 9:59 pm AEDT

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Yes , what I find is hard too my @Former-Member is that as mum's carer I can not get her scripts from the doctor for her

As I have to get mum who is frail up to the doctors for any appointments

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