@bettes , this is very true. Cohabitating with someone who has challenging behavior due to dementia is very stressful and frustrating. It requires a lot of energy and tolerance. Relying on others is important. The professional care providers we used were excellent and vital to my dad staying in the home. Still, it was hard. Planning can be beneficial.

The nature of dementia being progressive means it starts out bad and gets worse. There never was a time to relax and let things settle. New symptoms arise and things become more complicated and challenging. An experienced doctor will understand this and should be able to provide referrals, prescriptions and recommendations as needed.