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Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 16 2:33pm | Replies (762)Comment receiving replies
I am also in this situation of caregiving for my mom with newly diagnosed moderate dementia. So hard to see such a quick change from a totally independent active woman to needing to call me 8 or 9 times in a day to confirm how to use her washer/dryer, how to check her phone for messages, what appointments she has coming up, etc. After a day with her, I feel quite drained and just need downtime to regroup.
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Hello @kathymcl Nice to have you in the caregivers group here at Mayo Connect. I am sorry to read of your Mom’s journey.
Fast changes were always scary and frustrating for me. They are tough to navigate!
The repetitive aspects of caregiving can truly be exhausting. They certainly were for me. My wife would call my name hundreds of times a day. I almost changed my name 🙂
I always say there should have been an ‘employee manual’ given when I first heard my wife’s doctor calmly say ‘you’re a caregiver now’. It’s a challenging role to be thrust into for sure!
How do you recharge? I bet other caregivers here could use any tips and techniques you use!
Strength, courage, and peace!