Anyone else here dealing with dementia As a care giver?

I co/ take care of my ex-husband's father whom I still call dad. His dementia is progressing. And it is getting more difficult since his wife passed away and I cannot be there full-time. He Is a great man and did much for many when he was capable. Between work and everything else I have to take care of, I've lost Myself in all this. But I'm gaining perspective and Getting some self-care. I need to be good for me, So I can take care of everyone else. But if there is anything I can do to make life a little better for him until we can decide upon home care or facility care, I'd like to try to make him as comfortable as possible and have the best care. Thank you in advance for your feedback , experiences, kind words and help. Its greatly appreciated.💗

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smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

All u can do is put him in a care place. That is what we did with my grandfather

LaLumieri · 51-55, F

@smileylovesgaming We are getting to that point. He just wanted his independence for a little while longer especially after losing his wife we are monitoring the situation very closely and luckily we have caring neighbors in his building who Check-in on him we call him all hours of the day Alternately And either one or the other of us is with him to make sure he is doing the right things in the morning and in the evening