This is complicated. I've been grounded and caring for my OH for over five years first as he recovered from cancer and then dementia took hold. I've been without a break on my own all that time. For the past year and a half I've not even been able to leave OH for any length of time and have carers in to help him and be with him daily, this is the only way I've been able to get out.
I'm exhausted and in need of a respite month off. I'm going to view a residential home next week.
I'm worried that he will get worse for being away from home; that he will decline. He may not know where he is any of the time while there and become utterly confused. He may not know where he is or who I am after the month when I collect him and bring him back home.
Does anyone have experience or advice? Thanks
I'm exhausted and in need of a respite month off. I'm going to view a residential home next week.
I'm worried that he will get worse for being away from home; that he will decline. He may not know where he is any of the time while there and become utterly confused. He may not know where he is or who I am after the month when I collect him and bring him back home.
Does anyone have experience or advice? Thanks