If you’ve been struggling as I have from caregiver burnout, and you still feel the way you do, then seeking professional help may be the answer for you. It’s probably the right time to ask does counselling help for dementia caregiver burnout? I don’t know why it’s so difficult to say that I’ve had counselling […]

A lot is made of emotional and psychological pain associated with caregiving, rightly so. Still, little is said about the physical pain associated with caring for a loved one with dementia. The health & wellbeing of dementia caregivers is made up of many areas – financial, environmental, emotional, psychological and physical impacts of caring for

Living with pain whilst caregiving is incredibly hard to deal with. Physical pain hangs around you, makes you tired, depressed, feeling miserable, more tetchy, and easily frustrated. Not a good combination for any dementia caregiver when you need patience and understanding.  If you like this blog, why not consider subscribing? The Physical Side Effects of

I’m a functioning worrier, and I’m not the only one. Millions of unpaid caregivers are in the same position. I’m not quite sure how to describe the way I exist now. It’s a world filled with worry, fear and anxiety. It doesn’t seem to be changing. In fact, it’s getting worse. But I can’t let

There are so many things about caregivers that people don’t understand, stereotype or simply incorrectly assume. So, I thought I’ll try to change that by sharing specifically 22 things I wish people knew about dementia caregivers in 2022. #1 – Dementia is more than… It’s not quite that stereotypical picture of dementia that you imagine,

This is a simple guide on the benefits/discounts for someone with dementia and their carers. It’s to help you check ‘Are you getting the right financial support for dementia?’ss Form filling is a nightmare world for carers and those with dementia. So many forms can be exhausting, time-consuming, and so complicated that we either don’t

You’re probably thinking, why are you sharing your caregiver morning routine? Who cares? Well, if you’re reading this, then maybe you’re thinking about taking on a dementia caregiver role or want to understand the reality of being a caregiver. This is just a snapshot of one caregiver’s life. There are so many variations of care,