I am looking for support on how to deal with a family member with dementia and also take care of myself I am neglecting my own health to help my dad I feel week and alone I need help
I feel for you. That is exactly the path I have been walking. I’ve moved my mom into a nice facility but I feel like I need to be there every day after work until she goes to bed. I was not getting home until around 9pm every night. Missed my husband, kids, and grandkids. I started seeing a therapist which I felt didn’t help. Praying and more praying I am trying to become more aware of leaving some time for myself. It’s hard and definitely an everyday work in progress. I wish I had an answer to share with you, but I do understand completely.
Hi hugs n Love from ALL of us,
I understand your situation cos Iam going tru & am still going tru it, I learnt a lot from this group thanks to them,in the beginning I was lost,I was very logical in everything I did & that was where I fell badly trying to use logic which UTTERLY FAILS WITH A PERSON GOING TRU DEMENTIA, I felt & Still feel SAD for my wife of 45 years who does NOT RECOGNISE ME AT ALL NOW, I know there is NO Cure so am just trying to be the best CAREGIVER I CAN BE. My children are NOT with me & have their own problems in life to cope with, I try and give my wife a daily exercise by taking her for a stroll in the park , I order food which she likes sometimes rejects,my friends give me comfort by visiting me often,sometimes I try to jog her memory into the past which surprisingly does work on n off,except for my face.but sometimes I meet with only rejection.
Well and I guess so life goes on till.....Wish you n everyone else going tru the same all the best