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Dementia and my mum

Posted By Gillywilly

"Dementia and my mum"

About: Bellfield Centre / Older peoples' services Forth Valley Royal Hospital / General medicine

(as a relative),

My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 4 years ago. It was devastating; she went from this wonderful woman who kept herself perfect to this poor little soul who cannot remember her own home.

Last year we almost lost her to sepsis. I hated the ward she was in when she was left alone she was hanging out of the chair when we came back she was supposed to have Physio to get her back on her feet but that lasted about 60 seconds a day.

But the reason I am telling our story is to praise the dementia crisis care community team in the forth valley region. They are brilliant! I just need to phone and someone is always there to help it’s comforting to have this team to hand as I am not an expert on Alzheimer’s they come out as soon as they can most times it’s the same day.

I just want to say thanks. I know most people are complaining but it’s nice when a service works as well as this one does.

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Response from NHS Forth Valley 5 years ago
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 05/10/2018 at 12:56
Published on Care Opinion at 13:16

Dear Gillywilly,

Thank for the positive feedback which has been shared with Dementia Outreach Team (DOT). The team appreciates the positive feedback and support they were able to provide when it was needed most to help your mum.

As a clinical director I am glad the DOT service is working as it is intended. DOT service was designed with the aim that families need the support when in crisis or just before to avoid a crisis rather than attending routine appointments which may or may not be beneficial for patients with Dementia.

Thank you again for taking your time to provide the feedback.

Dr. Vivek Pattan

Clinical Director for Old Age Psychiatry on behalf of DOT team.

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