Alzheimer’s and getting older

[Plodplod]

Just did health needs q’aire thing, and looks like my issue is what I know to be my feelings about handling mum’s advanced Alzheimer’s. Otherwise not bonkers. The program suggested writing this, so I am! I tend to block thoughts about it, but not her, when I’m not with her, but otherwise fairly sane 😛 Mildly annoyed at myself for getting older, like, how did that hapoen, but mild is the word. Phew!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Getting older is annoying. But it’s currently better than the alternative!

[Plodplod Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

I ll bear that in mind!

[theoldfellow]

Deepest sympathy for you and your mum. My mum died in March after 10 years with Dr Alzheimer, and I was her Court of Protection Deputy for 5. So I know where you are.

I think the trick with getting older is to keep finding new goals. That's one reason I am running. It's too easy to think that there is nothing left to live for, and then giving up. Don't kid yourself that you are sane....

[Plodplod Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

Good stuff

[Grannyruns Graduate]

I feel for you. My mum doesn't have Alzheimer's but since losing my dad she's totally dependant on me and my husband. I also hate this getting older and so try to stay positive and healthy. See the beauty around you and enjoy every minute. I know it doesn't remove the problems but gives you more strength to deal with them. Enjoy your running

[Plodplod Graduate in reply to Grannyruns]

Thsnks GR, looking forward to tomow! Just don’t ask my knees!