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[NannypoH111]

my mum as altimeters shes 79 and she been put in care for a assement and for me to have a rest bite she playing up in the care so whats from there please

[sassy59]

Welcome to you Nanny. It must be so difficult for you to see how your mother is being affected by Alzheimer’s. Sadly she will probably play up wherever she is.

Is the care home specifically for dementia/Alzheimer’s people? They should be used to the different kinds of dementia and staff should be well trained to cope.

My mother in law is in a good dementia care home but often hits out and throws things. Staff are able to look after her though and she is well cared for.

I hope your mother settles and you can relax. Good wishes to you. Xxxxx

[MEW53 in reply to sassy59]

Sounds like you’re having a tough time with your mother. My mother in law is in a dementia/Alzheimer type home where they are used to dealing with the actions of the patients. Hopefully the care home is used to dealing with dementia to give you some respite. It is quite daunting to see how they react, there are several stages that they go through with this disease and better that the professionals look after her and do their assessment. My mother in law has been in a home for about 12 years she was very aggressive in the beginning, but is very quiet now, she is looked after by the staff very well and my brother in law and my sister in law pop in practically daily as they live nearby, I live about 4 hours drive away so difficult to visit.

Good luck with the assessment, hopefully you’ll get some respite and relax.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi NannypoH111 and a warm welcome to you on this caring forum. It sounds as though you are having a difficult time. I hope your mum settles in the care home and her assessment is okay. This will give you an opportunity to have some respite and relaxation. You have received some really supportive and helpful replies.

You may find the following website useful-----

Get support / Alzheimers Society

alzheimers.org.uk/get support

Advice is given on a range of topics and they have local support services.

National Dementia Helpline

0300 222 1122

You may also find some of the information in the Pinned Posts section of the screen to be helpful.

Please stay on the forum where you will receive more help and support. Are any other members able to help NannypoH111, please?

Thank you and best wishes.

[Mamgu27]

Hi that's really difficult have been there with my mum and mil..try to remember it's tough on all the family..but your doing the best and safest thing for them.. thinking of you take each day at a time x