Dementia caretaking isn't for the faint at heart.

A day with Mom is so draining today
This may help someone new to this.
#Dementia #lifeofacaretaker

[@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1]

Bless your heart for being there for your Mom. I know it's hard work. Wishing you the very best in your journey 💞

[@herwordshiswine]

I just shared this with my mom and aunt. They are going through this and it is very hard. Thank you for posting. Seeing that your mom passed in January, hoping you're healing.

[@kathey1981]

Thank you so much! I am glad that you are looking for help online. I watched everything I could and prayed a lot

[@kzf8978]

I dont know if your mom is still in your care at this point. I've taken care of a lady with dementia for eleven years . Those earlier years of it were so hard. She's a stage 7d right now at 95 years old. The last few years are physically harder but honestly at this point they are the most precious time with her now that she's reached the last stage. Its been quite a journey. The hardest part was at the stage you describe in this video. Teepa Snow and Careblazer youtube videos have helped tremendously. If you are lifting to transfer to a bed or toilet be sure to watch videos to see how to do it correctly so you don't hurt yourself.

[@kathey1981]

No, my mother passed in January 2023 which was this year. I've watched all of the videos and sometimes nothing helps. We did the best we could and I think she would have appreciated all that I did for her. In the end she didn't seem to be as contrary and sometimes she was actually very sweet. She didn't really know who my daughter was that came to help me in October and at one point or another she didn't really recognize me either. That was fine. She wasn't afraid. She just thought we were one of her sisters. Thank you for the suggestions!

[@kzf8978]

Sorry for the loss of your mom. I know it was a hard thing to go through. Thank God for daughters. Peace and hugs.

[@kathey1981]

​@@kzf8978She is in Heaven and happy and that is a wonderful thing. Coping with loss is easier when you know where they are.

[@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1]

Also I have heard that coconut oil is beneficial for the memory. Put it on toast with jam or honey. Google it. It's worth a try perhaps? Medication for you isn't necessarily going to make the stress go away. Prayer is probably more effective in my opinion. Obviously I am not a dr, and you know best what is good for you. Use your channel to get support and look for other channels that are having the same struggles.

[@kathey1981]

Mom passed this past January. 2023. She is in Heaven and much happier now. Thank you for your comment!

[@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1]

@@kathey1981 I’m sure watching over you and is very proud of you for all you did for her. I wish you the very best 🙏