Hi everyone, have posted before but been off distracting myself for a few weeks - with paid work - and not looking at dementia threads. However, the initial psychiatrist appointment is done, the neuropsychologist has assessed mum,and I took her to a CT scan. At the moment she doesn't seem to want to come to the feedback meeting, but I am thinking that I might, consciously or subconsciously, be trying to protect her from her diagnosis. I had a bad Monday morning 2 weeks ago, rang a national and a local helpline for dementia carers and both were on voicemail. Rationally I know this is likely and reasonable, but you know that feeling when you just need to talk and even leaving a message is too much of an obstacle. I think it's the bereavement thing that keeps making me cry.
I have left lots out & written in a sort of shorthand that I know you will all understand... but basically seeking ideas so I can make a list of things I need to ask about. Thank you - this is a particular stage in the journey and I know we are all at different stages.