Martin Lock

My mother was diagnosed at the age of 76 (6 years ago) with early onset dementia, and as a family we had to make a decision about her future care needs. We were told that her form of dementia was aggressive, so we felt we had to act quickly. It was the hardest thing we have had to do, and it resulted in having to sell her home, to pay for the care costs of her living in an assisted living residence. I still, on a daily basis, wonder if we have done the right thing. Ironically her dementia didn't progress as quickly as we were led to believe, and now I think maybe we acted too soon. Every time I visit my mother, she says she just wants to come and live with me. This would be so impractical especially because I have my own growing up family, who have needs too. Has anyone else been in this challenging dilemma? :cry:

I think the Olympics have been absolutly amazing so far and have really give GB a boost. As of Sunday 5th August we are now 3rd in the medal tables and this afternoon Andy Murray won the Olympic Gold in the tennis which is fantastic for him and should help his morale in the coming year especially beating Federer. Eveyone I talk to is finding the Olympics really amazing and are hooked to the TV and internet. Think the beeb are doing a brilliant job on it! keep going GB!!!!:-)

Not yet, but I want to! Think it will be on my holiday reading list ... mainly out of curiosity to see if the hype is justified .. Has anyone read the other two in the Trilogy yet? Not sue to just buy one or get all three?

I totally agree with you ... I don't think you should have to pay at hospital car parks ... Think this should be one place where it is free to park, as you are either there to visit someone, or you have an appointment. Especially if you have a family member in hospital for a long period of time; it can get really costly! :-x