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Forum Index > The Women's Forum > Caring for a parent with dementia

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Raewyn Hamilton 2009-11-19 21:10:58	Caring for a parent with dementia Finding the right rest home what a scary time with an aged parent having to move from one home to another. My Mother's dementia state deteriorated to a point where she had to move to a secure facility. I'll never forget the feeling of not knowing where to turn next after being given around a month to find a facility for her. Every new stage with age care is harrowing for both the aged parent and the child having to make a decision. Just wish there had been more information available at the time or someone in a similar situation to discuss it with. I know a lot more now so if anyone needs to talk - post here
Catherine Payne 2010-01-10 10:05:27	Parents with Dementia I too, have had to deal with ageing parents with early stage dementia. Luckily for all concerned they were already living in their own house in a retirement village. They had reached the stage of being unable to care for themselves, so were able to move to a double room in the rest home. It also helped that I had worked with the elderly and had also been the manager/coordinator for a daycare facility for Dementia patients. There is help out there. The Alzheimers Society and Aged Concern are two helpful organisations, but sometimes you just need to talk to someone who has gone through the process.
wisanow 2010-01-11 15:27:47	Parents with Dementia Yes, you were fortunate with your past history of working with the elderly. I wish you had been around to talk to when I was struggling with my mother. Still, brilliant that your are here now and have spoken up regarding the two organisations you have mentioned. I found the Alzheimers assoc by chance and phoned them to ask where the beds were available at the time. They also said that by the time the beds are posted or before they get to hear about them they have been filled by word of mouth.

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