Carer for a person with dementia and have been a carer for the last 3 yrs.

[shakespear]

Good evening I am a Carer for a person with dementia and have been a carer for the last 3 yrs. I usually spend about 6 hrs a day with her in her home (she lives a couple of minutes away from my home)

 

[Knitandpurl]

Welcome. This is definitely the place to be for support, advice, virtual hugs, sympathy, empathy, hope and even laughter.

 

[shakespear]

Welcome. This is definitely the place to be for support, advice, virtual hugs, sympathy, empathy, hope and even laughter.

Thank you knitandpurl I must admit had a bit of a wobble a few weeks ago but I am lucky that I have carers who I get on well with who come in morning and night. I just find alienating that unfortunately I don't socialise or have time to do the things I used to. I really feel for all the carers out there, I don't think anyone who has not taken the role can even imagine the toll it takes on a person physically and mentally. I am looking forward to exploring this site

 

[Kevinl]

Hello and welcome from me too.
An infinite source of knowledge on here I don't know what I'd have done without it.
I can't believe I've been a member (as a carer) for something over 10 years now, where does the time go. K

 

[shakespear]

Hello and welcome from me too.
An infinite source of knowledge on here I don't know what I'd have done without it.
I can't believe I've been a member (as a carer) for something over 10 years now, where does the time go. K

Hi Kevinl, thank you for your welcome, I look forward to reading tips and hints. I'm a real newbie only doiing caring for 3 yrs compared to you and yes, you are right I struggle to keep up with the way months fly past in a blink of an eye!