A family member has been diagnosed with Alzeihmers, she doesn't know yet but the family are planning to talk to her before the consultant. This is understandably a very difficult conversation and some family members think this is going to be bad for her as it will cause her a lot of suffering and she seems pretty happy right now.
What I think is that it will definitely cause her suffering when she receives the news but that maybe she will forget later that day or the day after, but how likely is this to happen? She has moderate dementia, she forgets things, sometimes has forgotten important things but definitely not forgetting everything all the time.
Can anyone share experiences on how this was for their family members?
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Dementia and Alzheimer's
Are Alzeihmer patients aware they have dementia?
MrsPS3 · 04/03/2024 08:00
MrsPS3 · 04/03/2024 08:58
@GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER was your mother's dementia advanced when the GP told her (and then she forgot) or early/moderate dementia?
KittensSchmittens · 04/03/2024 08:56
My mother remembers that the dr had told her she has dementia, but she doesn't believe it. She thinks she's fine.
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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 04/03/2024 09:32
One thing I’ve read (re initial diagnosis) is for an accompanying relative at the appointment, to sit slightly behind the person. They can then shake their head unseen if the person gives a wrong answer (which they will think is right) to any question like, ‘Can you still manage to do your own shopping/cooking/housework/paying your bills?’
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