Hello everyone,
I should know this already, but I am struggling with the daily verbal, and sometimes physical abuse from mum, who I have cared for for some years, and don’t know how to make our life better. We have always been super close, for the first few years things were ok as she trusted me, now she is suspicious, angry and resentful at night especially. I do most things for her, and gladly. She believes she had no impairments, and takes my advice as criticism. I am missing her sharp wit, tastes and opinions that were almost identical to mine, and her warmth and love. Living with dementia is isolating enough, without losing the one person you would always go to for advice, support, a laugh and a hug. I find this harder than the lifting, clearing up the poo/wee. How can I cope better, so I don’t show my frustration and grief? Apologies for negative post, we have moved recently so no friends and family nearby.
I should know this already, but I am struggling with the daily verbal, and sometimes physical abuse from mum, who I have cared for for some years, and don’t know how to make our life better. We have always been super close, for the first few years things were ok as she trusted me, now she is suspicious, angry and resentful at night especially. I do most things for her, and gladly. She believes she had no impairments, and takes my advice as criticism. I am missing her sharp wit, tastes and opinions that were almost identical to mine, and her warmth and love. Living with dementia is isolating enough, without losing the one person you would always go to for advice, support, a laugh and a hug. I find this harder than the lifting, clearing up the poo/wee. How can I cope better, so I don’t show my frustration and grief? Apologies for negative post, we have moved recently so no friends and family nearby.