father with dementia

I'm not; my father died when I was 16, but I am so sorry to hear this. Have you spoken to his doctors?

My grandfather had dementia, and sometimes when dementia sufferers don't understand what's going on they get agitated.

I would either speak to a doctor or find a dementia support group - they might have people who can share stories and advice about what to do for your wedding.

JuneBride, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Is there anyone else you can have has a backup? In case your Dad isn't up for the task when June comes. My understanding is that some days are better than others...maybe he will be fine in June. **hugs**

I think it would be overwhelming for him, but like Erica said, you could speak to his doctor and get their professional opinion.

Sorry, you & you are family are going through this difficult time.

My dad passed away when I was six, but my step-dad will be walking me down the aisle.

Not the same thing, but something similar. My mom has MS and currently it is affecting her brain. Her memory and brain function just aren't the same. It was really really hard, telling her things multiple times and not being able to relying on her to do things she said she would do- it is hard to not be able to rely on a parent that you have relied on all of your life. I have no suggestions for you, I'm sorry. But know that I'll keep you in my thoughts as you go through this!

Both my grandparents had dementia. My grandfather would get agitated and hit people when trying to do something or in a new place. My grandmother died before she got to a bad point.

It depends on how well he does now with changes but by the time your wedding day comes he most likely will be worse so you have to play it day by day. Also you may want to find a support group they may have advise on this.

My grandma has dementia and it is such a terrible disease and I am so sorry that you are going through this! I worry about my grandmas ability to handle the wedding and I feel awful that she will not see it as she once did (her dementia has pretty much taken over). I cannot begin to understand what this is like with it being your father. But I would agree with a backup if you really want him to do it! But I know that my grandma would be very overwhelmed with that and I don't think she could handle it in her current state. I think that every case of dementia is probably different tho because my grandpas was not the same as my grandmas is, I'd talk to his doctor.

Sorry you are doing through this :-( Has he been tested by a neuropsychologist? They can write a report addressing prognosis, tips for self care, etc. It also may help you make a decision about him walking you down the aisle.

Oh I am so so sorry!!! I think maybe just play it by ear and have another male relative on hand who can do it.

I think I'm going to have my oldest son walk me down if my father can't do it. It's just hard because some days are better than others and on those days he does talk about walking me down than the next day doesn't even remember and six months is far in the aspect that Idk what to expect. Thanks for everyone's well wishes really means lot.