I hope this I the correct place to post. I have found the "I care for someone with dementia" area so helpful so hoping for some advice here.
My MIL with dementia who lives with us took a steep decline over the last few months with increased agitation, delirium and aggression which we could no longer cope with. Especially with us both working from home, with two young children and the place we took her to day care refusing have her anymore.
To cut a long story short we got social services involved and they helped find a respite home for her for 4 weeks whilst we work out a plan. I can't see us being able to have her back to be honest but the reason I'm posting is my DH.
He is (was) so close to his mum and although he knows its the right decision for her and us all, he is struggling with feelings of guilt and failure for not being able to do more for her
How do I help him with this?
My MIL with dementia who lives with us took a steep decline over the last few months with increased agitation, delirium and aggression which we could no longer cope with. Especially with us both working from home, with two young children and the place we took her to day care refusing have her anymore.
To cut a long story short we got social services involved and they helped find a respite home for her for 4 weeks whilst we work out a plan. I can't see us being able to have her back to be honest but the reason I'm posting is my DH.
He is (was) so close to his mum and although he knows its the right decision for her and us all, he is struggling with feelings of guilt and failure for not being able to do more for her
How do I help him with this?