Very Good Article from Carer in today's Guardian.

[Tricot]

My father had dementia and I was his caregiver. Here’s what I wish I had known | Cynthia Dearborn

When Cynthia Dearborn became her 75-year-old father’s caregiver, she knew little about what lay ahead. Two decades on, she shares the insights that helped her help him

www.theguardian.com

The writer is in Australia but the points she raises are so commonly expressed on Talking Point. It's good to see coverage being given in mainstream press.

 

[SherwoodSue]

Many of us could have written this but worth the read.

 

[Agzy]

My father had dementia and I was his caregiver. Here’s what I wish I had known | Cynthia Dearborn

When Cynthia Dearborn became her 75-year-old father’s caregiver, she knew little about what lay ahead. Two decades on, she shares the insights that helped her help him

www.theguardian.com

The writer is in Australia but the points she raises are so commonly expressed on Talking Point. It's good to see coverage being given in mainstream press.

So many similarities to the journey of others but needs non carers to read it especially members of the government of the day.

 

[SherwoodSue]

So many similarities to the journey of others but needs non carers to read it especially members of the government of the day.

Yes. I was moved by the account of family fall out caused by family members not recognising apathy and emotional flatness as a symptom of dementia
Struck a chord here sadly.
Also lack of awareness of professionals also familiar