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Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

TideisTurningSenior Contributor24 Nov 2021, 1:59 pm AEDT

Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

Hi Everyone,

I know there may be some out there in our Forum Community who have people in your lives you love and care for who are living with dementia. So, I wanted to create a space to talk, share experiences and ideas and support each other. Remember too, that it is completely up to you what and how much you feel comfortable sharing 😊 Also feel free to make this your own and tag others who may be interested. I'll tag a couple of members to start though 😊

@Shaz51 @outlander

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Unknown userMember11 Dec 2021, 10:01 pm AEDT

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I hear you. It's really tough unless they offer telehealth. Hopefully they could if she's been an ongoing client.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Dec 2021, 10:23 pm AEDT

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Good night and thank you my fellow carer @Former-Member ❤❤❤💤💤

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Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Dec 2021, 8:41 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member, @mishyanne73 , @BlueBay , @TideisTurning , @Former-Member

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Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Dec 2021, 8:43 pm AEDT

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Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Dec 2021, 8:47 pm AEDT

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Unknown userMember15 Dec 2021, 10:24 am AEDT

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Hey there @Shaz51,
Sundowning is such a curious element of dementia. It's concerning to see your loved one's mood shift rapidly within hours. These 8 strategies are very helpful, particularly number 5. After a long day it can be hard to dig deeper to assist someone experiencing distress in the evening. My heart goes out to those of you caring for someone with dementia

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Shaz51Senior Contributor15 Dec 2021, 10:33 am AEDT

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Yes , sometimes there is a lot to remember @Former-Member

Learning more from 2 of my customers whoes loved ones have dementia we work for and to realize that mum and I have only started or mid way in the journey

Also sundowning usual happens around when you are busy with dinner etc for the family and how tired the carer is from the day they have had

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Unknown userMember15 Dec 2021, 10:38 am AEDT

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It's really one of those things that you learn about as you go along with your loved one. It's a shame dementia doesn't come with a roadmap!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor15 Dec 2021, 10:45 am AEDT

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Also depends on your attitude too @Former-Member

This morning I am actually home and I know mum is enjoying it

She has made up 2 poems this morning 🤣😂 we are both laughing, I have cleaned the house etc , now Mum is very tired again

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Unknown userMember15 Dec 2021, 10:47 am AEDT

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Aw, I love a good laugh and I'm so pleased to hear you and your mum can share that together. Those little moments are really special

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