The journey

Each person's journey is different which makes it especially difficult for caregivers as you are not sure what is coming next.

Strangely Mum and George's journey has been very similar.

George has been very confused this week. Often those with Alzheimer's can 'rally'. Mum did each time my sisters visited. George did last weekend with his son. This is great as it gives them all quality time. Afterwards they seem to 'go down' and become more confused for a time and they are also very tired. . I guess this is because while the visits are going on they are the centre of attention and they are going out and about a lot. By the end they are tired and it takes a while to recuperate from that and go back into routines. This is even when the visits are of short duration.

I can certainly see that had Mum not have had her fracture and landed in hospital for a month I would have been able to cope with her at home for a lot longer. So sad that so many health professionals are not understanding about dementia. If something similar happens to George I would also expect to see a similar deterioration.