Caring for someone whose mind is failing
BY CAITLIN ANDREWS
23/05/2008 11:06:00 AM
CARING for someone with Alzheimer’s is tough, but Muswellbrook’s Yvonne Wright is one of those special people who took on the role when her father was diagnosed with dementia two-and-a-half years ago.
For the past few years Ms Wright has had to witness the saddening degenerative process of Alzheimers disease as her father’s health and memory has gradually deteriorated.
As the disease has taken hold day by day week by week the small things in life have become a challenge.
“It started out in small ways when Dad wasn’t quite able to walk down the street and do his shopping and banking,” Ms Wright said.
In the last year, the disease has sped up and finally taken over the Muswellbrook man’s independence.
Alzheimer’s does not only take the memory, but as a result stirs up emotions including frustration and aggression often exposing a totally different personality.
The Upper Hunter Dementia Advisory Service provide support meetings every second Tuesday of the month on the second floor at Muswellbrook Hospital.
Daisy Dementia Advice and Information Service operates from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4.30pm.
A free service, Daisy provides information, advice, education and support to patients, families and carers in the Upper Hunter region.
For more information contact Celeste Bond or Susan Baumhammer on 6542 2707.
SOURCE: Muswellbrook
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