[magpie]

To be honest when Dad had the illness he was in his mid 70's: to cut a long story very short.... we did not have a clue about this illness and just how debilitating it can be in the final stages: one min he was ok the next really bad, because of our then ignorance we even thought at times he was playing on it ( and so did the so called professionals) My advice for anyone with the illness ( if possible) and especially those people that are caring for them.... read all you can: I am also more than happy to be a sounding board if anyone needs it: We looked after Dad for many years at home, until in the end he had to go into hospital: The offer is there is anyone at any stage needs it: