When I was told about Horses Mouth I really did not know
what it was nor did I understand what it was trying to achieve However it soon became part of my life and I
found that as someone with the illness, I could help others whether they were
people with Dementia, Carers, Loved ones, or family friends.
I have helped
quite a few people and feel as if I have gained many new friends in return.
This is an independent website where people can go for
impartial support and advice about any illness, and no matter what illness you
have there is always someone there to help and support you, day and night.
Most of those on this website have experience in one form
or another, and although Dementia is a big topic we always try to help, but do
not give medical advice.
The main problem is that although there are around 12 different
types of dementia, there are well over 120 variations of the illness and each
person goes down a different route and has different symptoms, so no two people
with the illness are the same, and this causes many problems with people who
think that their symptoms don’t match the norm.
I feel that it is sometimes a very good thing to have
something like HorsesMouth, as we all get diagnosed with illness such as
dementia and we feel totally numb, and after the diagnosis has sunk in the
questions start to come. But there is not always someone around to give you the
answers, and this is where Horses Mouth can come into its own, as there are
people there most of the time and quite a few have the illness.
I also feel that many people could enjoy the experience
of mentoring and supporting others in their time of need, and when it works
well you really get a buzz and a sense of achievement,” A job well done”, so I
could recommend it to anyone who wants to become a mentor and help others
through a difficult time, and usually help yourself in the process.
So if you are willing to help and have to free time why
don’t you come and join us.
Ken
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I always say that we may have this illness, but we are all so different.
This is my own daily problems, but I would gladly share anyone elses, if they send them in,