Most the lovely people who post on this forum are carers or relatives of those suffering from some kind of dementia.
They post because they maybe don't know what to do about a situation, are very worried/frightened/upset or quite honestly are at the end of their tether.
However a common thread is "guilt".
The Invisibles and Meddling Relatives and Friends have no such emotions they just want to make life difficult (or not in the case of the Invisibles of course as they normally no where to be seen!!).
If you post here don't feel guilt you are doing your very best under what are often worrying and difficult circumstances. Where else would be be able to rant, rave, cry etc without being judged not to mention the wealth of experience that exists here - People don't know what it is to look after someone with dementia until they have done it ay!!
I have deep respect for all carers and you should have great pride in yourselves for battling against an oncoming tide.
I hereby declare guilt a dirty word/emotion. Be proud you are all incredible!!
They post because they maybe don't know what to do about a situation, are very worried/frightened/upset or quite honestly are at the end of their tether.
However a common thread is "guilt".
The Invisibles and Meddling Relatives and Friends have no such emotions they just want to make life difficult (or not in the case of the Invisibles of course as they normally no where to be seen!!).
If you post here don't feel guilt you are doing your very best under what are often worrying and difficult circumstances. Where else would be be able to rant, rave, cry etc without being judged not to mention the wealth of experience that exists here - People don't know what it is to look after someone with dementia until they have done it ay!!
I have deep respect for all carers and you should have great pride in yourselves for battling against an oncoming tide.
I hereby declare guilt a dirty word/emotion. Be proud you are all incredible!!