Police just rang to say they have found my husband who is ok & are bringing him home. Throughout the last 6 yrs when his wandering has been a problem the police have been just wonderful & caring, l can't thank them enough. I wish social services had a fraction of their compassion. Thank you everyone
Lost husband with dementia & Alzheimer's - Care Community
Lost husband with dementia & Alzheimer's
Pleased he's home safe and well x
Good news and such a relief. Xxx
Hi S0ph1e, What a relief, I'm so glad your husband has been found safe and sound! I've had a look at your profile and previous posts, in which folks here have made some really helpful suggestions such as putting a GPS tracker on him, which would give you some peace of mind and you can track where he is. I see too that Social Services response to you has been unhelpful. It may be worth revisiting with them and asking for a 'Care Needs Assessment' if you haven't before. Take a look at this link to the Alzheimer's Society and/or calling their helpline for advice and support:
alzheimers.org.uk/info/2002...
National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 1122
You need to care for yourself too! Here's some links for more information that may help: alzheimers.org.uk/info/2004...
rightathomeuk.co.uk/quality...
Thanks folks on this community for being so supportive and offering really practical advice.
Best wishes.
So pleased that your husband was found safe and well
So glad to hear this good news. I hope social services step up to the mark now. I am considering one of these trackers while my husband can still use the call facility on it. He can no longer use his mobile and the one button to push seems a good idea. I did see one which didn't cost very much for the link. I agree with you that some providers charge a lot.
Thanks Sophie.
I’m glad that your stress has for now gone, Dementia is the umbrella name for all the types, as Alzheimer’s, Vascular, mixed and so on, I have Vascula Dementia and I do understand your stress because my wife has been through a lot too, it must be very scary when he goes walk about. One thing my wife found that works is an app on my phone or a tracker to hide in my coat somewhere lol, anyway please stay strong, easier said than done. Thank you for being there.
How kind of u to reply, l wish my husband understood he has an illness but he does not. This is a cruel illness so difficult to deal with, my husband barely knows who l am, if only we had some time together when he can be aware, l so much miss the man l married. l wish u both well
Gosh,what a relief and what a worry.....so glad all is now well.