Developing dementia and Alzheimer’s? On the Faroe Islands there is a support hotline for
dementia and Alzheimer’s, provided by the Red Cross: you might have a lot of questions and doubts about how you will cope with the diagnosis, and it might sound scary and confusing. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can look like:
Being easily irritated regardless of knowing it’s nothing you would normally get upset about
Taking longer to complete tasks you perform regularly
Finding yourself repeating questions when you are asked something so that you can focus better
Having a hard time finding the right word
Sudden changes in mood, agitation
Confusion about place, like getting confused about where you are at the moment
Wandering or getting lost in neighborhoods you know well
You become paranoid and feel like everyone is working against you
Dementia and Alzheimer’s could leave you confused and scared. You might have many questions about what your future might look like. This is perfectly understandable. The symptoms you have been experiencing seem to be changing your life and yourself.
Coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s is a highly personal experience: it might feel easier to isolate yourself. However, research has revealed that people who reach out in times like these are more likely to find a positive meaning in this experience.
