Hello , I just found out about this site. My mother started having memory problems at age 50.Today she just turned 58. Her short term memory is completely gone.Not even 2 seconds she forgot what you just told her.She was diagnosed with Alzheimer 4 years ago, but now a new neurologist says she could have Pick's disease. She lives with me.It's extremely hard to deal with her.She barely talks.She shows no emotion most of the time.It breaks my heart she barely interacts with her grandchildren, my children.And she doesn't speak English, so she's stuck with me and can't go anywhere in this area because all services are in English.I wish there would be something else I could do.I feel hopeless with her.

Yarissa,
Hello and welcome. I' sorry to hear about your Mom. Did you call your local Alz assn? They may have some services not in English!
You may want to be your information on the "Caregivers Site". Lots of people read and post there! What language does your Mom speak or understand?

Hang in there.

Keep us posted

Peace and Hope,

Thank you for replying Lisa. I already called and there's no support groups in Spanish. There's no place I can take her to relate to others and feel better about her situation. I got plenty of written info in Spanish.And the support groups for caregivers in my area are during the day and I can't leave the house 'til after 6pm. I'm stuck and burnt out. At least I can go online now.

Yarissa,
I'm so sorry to hear of your problems. Have you tried your local Counsel on Aging? What about the ombudsman?? Please post your information on the Caregivers Site. There's a lot of help out there. Did you see the "Spanish Site?" Perhaps someone there can help you and your Mom.
Going on line does help a great deal. Lots of wonderful people to talk with, ventilate feelings, frustration, anger,fear, exhaustion! Also, happy thoughts, great ideas, and victories!
Please try to get some help with your Mom!


My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Peace and Hope,