Helping Dementia Families Regain a Better Quality of Life

After a dementia diagnosis, many partners believe the best care for their loved one is at home, to keep living at home, with them, in familiar surroundings with less disruption of routines.

In the beginning of the disease its often enough with the love and care from the partner, friends and famlily,and occational visit to the doctor. This to keep confusion low for the one sufferering and prolongs their ability to stay at home. As the dementia progresses and the effect starts to show it will lead to care related challenges, and the partner or family members generally assume the roll of caregiver.

However, given the progressive nature of most dementia diseases, the increasing efforts required of the non-proffessional caregiver begin to take a toll on the everyday family and worklife and health, both physical and emotional. Subsequently, families and loved ones with the best intentions eventually go down with stress and "burnout".

Sleep depravation, headaches, poor diet, fatigue, changes in blood pressure to mention some.

Neglecting other responsibilities, feeling inadequate, and resenting demands placed on your time, frustration, are some typical feelings experienced as well.

As the day-to-day demands increase as the illness progresses, you may seek respite care, but no one seems to understand the specialized needs of your loved one, that there is no One sze fits all". Looking for professional dementia care providers with proper knowledge, education and experience is often challenging and also frustrating.