I’m trying to sleep. I’m so tired. But a voice says, “What time is it?”. It’s half two, Mum, go to sleep northwestbylines.co.uk/business/bei...
A sombre insight into the exhausting and lonely daily reality of looking after a parent suffering from dementia
Good god. I have helped do this but doing it alone. And only receiving £81 per week. My heart truly goes out to Ana. 😘
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I took a turn to look after my mum for one day and night. She didn't have dementia, but it was still incredibly difficult. I really don't know how anyone can do this day after day without respite. They deserve as much support that we can offer as a society.
My kids were offered a couple of hours at a young carers meetup once a week but we had no way to get them there -- we didn't live far enough away to qualify for transport, but they were too young to walk there alone. I still didn't qualify for an adult carer even for half an hour a day.
This bought me to tears, I have been there and can relate to everything you’re going through. My husband died a year ago after being bed bound for three years. There’s nothing to say to make it better, you give everything and I have never known such exhaustion. Thinking of you & sending much love 🙏🏼