Dementia affects everyone in your family.
We are your compassionate professionals who know what you and your loved one are going through.
Dementia has a deep impact not only on those who are diagnosed but also on the people who are closest to them. Family members have to take on different responsibilities when a relative is diagnosed with dementia. Sons and daughters of a parent with dementia may become caregivers and husbands and wives of the person with dementia see their roles change. They often find themselves in the role of primary caregiver.
As the disease progresses, you or others in your family may find the changing roles tough to accept. It may become harder when roles change in some ways, but not in others. When this happens, it can lead to some confusion about how to act. It sometimes takes a while to figure out just who will do what.
The family member with dementia usually becomes the family’s center of attention. All energy is focused on this person. This can lead to other family members, including spouses or children, feeling neglected. They may become resentful because they feel they are not getting the attention they need.
My Caring Companion is here for you all. Dementia does not change a person’s need for love and affection, but it changes many aspects of a relationship. You may lose the companionship of someone who has been close and important to you. You may also find your role in your relationship has changed. Perhaps the person always looked after the family’s finances and this task has now fallen to you. Making decisions about financial and legal matters may be overwhelming. You may need to ask family members, friends, or professionals to help you.
We are your compassionate professionals who know what you and your loved one are going through. When the time comes and you start to see that your relationships with friends and family is changing, consider that perhaps they hesitate to spend time with you because they’re not sure what to say or may worry about the person’s behavior. But, it still feels like abandonment and we understand.
If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can present a host of challenges and take a significant emotional toll. You may think that the only option for Dementia care is to place your loved one in a separate facility, but sometimes, in-home care for dementia can present an excellent solution. It may even be better suited for the needs of both your family and your loved one. Here are five ways in which Dementia patients can benefit from elderly home care:
