Would You Tell A Loved One They Had Dementia?

Would You Tell A Loved One They Had Dementia? | Loose Women

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10 ай бұрын

In a new interview, Bruce Willis’ wife Emma has spoken candidly about his dementia diagnosis, and how what she calls a ‘family disease’ has been affecting their home and family life. She admitted it’s ‘hard to know’ if he’s aware of his illness, and that she decided to clearly explain the diagnosis to their daughters to avoid them feeling embarrassed or stigmatised. But would you tell a loved one they had dementia, or keep them in the dark? And have there ever been times where you felt ashamed or embarrassed by a family member’s illness? This resonates deeply with both Coleen and Ruth.
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From series 27, broadcast on 26/09/2023
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@victoriamacpriest7130 10 ай бұрын

We had business cards made for the family to quietly pass put to strangers, servers, etc., saying "thank you for your patience, our father has Alzheimer's "

@Niki-mp8qe 10 ай бұрын

They forget anyway, it don't help anything, so whats the point of upsetting them constantly

@joycebryson3972 10 ай бұрын

Every family is different but we told my mum and her friends but sadly we lost her in March due to her dementia and a heart attack

@mr.balloffur 10 ай бұрын

I think they need to know. It's frightening when they know some is happening but the dont know what. Not accepting it is one thing but not knowing is another

@esthermoore5967 10 ай бұрын

This would apply only to someone at the very early stages though because once their memory declines, they wouldn't remember what it was anyway.

@markhooper4532 10 ай бұрын

Winnie Wallace...Telling someone they've got dementia makes no difference to how they behave. You would have to tell my father-in-law every day and it wouldn't have made one jot of difference to his understanding of what was going on.

@RedPhone-mz5lv 10 ай бұрын

I am waiting for a diagnosis for my husband he is in his early sixties he does know that it is a possibility but is quite calm about it I on the other hand am terrified

@arnicepernice8656 10 ай бұрын

Try and be forewarned. It is very hard. I am told their are Facebook groups that are really helpful. I find the time and energy it takes utterly exhausting. I’m sad, angry, frightened. You grieve for the loss of so much. Please make sure you take care of yourself.

@clare5805 10 ай бұрын

Very very challenging I have someone in my family who is going through this. It’s extremely heartbreaking.

@elainecoley-evans6393 10 ай бұрын

Yes. Once it was confirmed

@scottbell2533 10 ай бұрын

My Nanny knows she has Dementia 90 years old. She didn`t No the days and weeks, she knows your Family daughter, tow Grandson`s, Nephew and her Son-in-law} That`s heart breaking to see my nanny this way 💔

@pauljohn4026 10 ай бұрын

No. We didn't tell my grandad. He knew he was forgetful we used to just say its your old age. Was too far gone by the time we found out anyway. He had had it years. If was early stages probs would of. Would forget anyway

@jacpat5372 10 ай бұрын

Whats the point of telling them as very soon after they've forgotten everything you said. My mum had vascular dementia and forgot any conversation in minutes if not immediately.

@emilyhudson9117 10 ай бұрын

Please use the correct terminology ladies! It’s ‘living with dementia’ not ‘dementia sufferers’ Great that you are highlighting it - thank you.

@aislingprendergast9235 10 ай бұрын

My mother has dementia and shes only 63 she was diagnosed at 54 i cared for her for 4 years but shes been in a nursing home last 4 years she can no longer speak its such a terrible disease

@jibbyjabs 10 ай бұрын

A shocking concept to grasp but even people with an illness have rights and everyone has the right to know their medical status. Family don't get to withhold information because it's easier for them, this is the right of the person affected.

@nicola7609 9 ай бұрын

The sunflower lanyard works well for Autism and such; something like that for Dementia sufferers may help too? Or are the lanyards already including of Dementia? Much better than a flipping Tshirt 😂