Caring for a loved one with dementia is such a trying experience. It has all but consumed my life for over two years. I'd do anything for my mom, and I've done alot. Sometimes it just gets so exausting, and I crave a life of my own to raise my little boy, and have more time with my family. It's so rough, but I know I'm the only one my mom has to look out for her so I try to remember that this disease is what causes alot of her actions, and behavior. Just let nagging comments go when ever I can, I see other people on this site are also going through this. My heart goes out to you....Hopefully it will all work out to a balanced way of life so we also get the time we need, and deserve. Family is family however so just moving or leaving them just isn't a option. Our moms gave us life, and we have to remember we would not even be in this world without them. So give, and take, and live, and love. XOXOXO
three are now passed on), we(my husband and I) are now dealing with his mother who along with cancer has paranoid delusions. She is in a wonderful care facility and is getting wonderful care, but we are the ones helping her and dealing with family that is not supportive and will call and yell at my husband and tell him that they hate him (it is sad as they are his older brothers who live in another state). It is stressfull most of the time, but as I was told years ago by a doctor, if you dont
take care of yourself too, you will crash and burn and not be able to help your loved
one!!! I am still learning how to do this and not to be a "super Woman". Did I mention that we also have our own business and are trying to find time to work???Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks