I feel as though I have become more sensitive to someone else' s loss, even on Television. It often brings me to tears. I have also become more aware of how people act and treat each other, and sensitive to the way they treat my mom and family. Mom can no longer conceal her problem, and in stores she often gets stares from people. Others are more sensitive and just smile at her, to which she will readily respond with a big smile.
Emotional support is very important when dealing with early onset dementia.
I am 21 years old, and have yet to find someone who can truly relate to what I am going through. My biggest source of support is my dad. I know I would not be able to make it through this without him. Most of my friends do not know what to say and do not understand what I am going through. But I do not really expect them to understand.