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Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

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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Aw I am so glad that your husband is so supportive of you and is there for you during these tough times. It definitely makes a big difference when you have a support system you can come home to.

It is completely okay to cry and it even makes me feel a lot better to have a big bawl and then a few deep breaths. I hope you're okay @Shaz51 I am here for you during this ❤️

Self talk is so important and you're doing the exact right thing by telling yourself just how great you are doing for your family, you should be so proud of yourself.

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Re: Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

My father inlaw had to be put in a home but he passed away 6 months later and that is now 6 years ago xx @amber22

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Re: Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

I am so sorry to hear that @Shaz51, that must have been really challenging for you. I hope that you are surrounding yourself with a good support system, and remember that you always have all of us here on the forums for you too ❤️

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Re: Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

Hello @amber22 , @TideisTurning , @BlueBay , @Mistifin , @outlander , @hanami , @tyme

how are you all going

as you know my mum is permently in hospital now , she has ok days and bad days now , her dementia is slowly deteriorating and lots of her organs are not working as they should any more

last week she even refused to take for meds which lasted 7 days , but she is on them again

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Re: Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

sending love to you @Shaz51 dementia is such a tough one
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