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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WillaKissing · 56-60, M

Bless you with this. I have never had to take care of a person with dementia related issues. I have watched my best friend help his wife care for her mother and still try to care for her since having to place her mother in a care facility. And all I can say is God has given those that provide care for their loved ones with Dementia a special place in Heaven when their time is due.

I have no advice and can only say God bless your soul.

I handled my parent's hospice care when I was 30 for my father and 24 for my mother, but both were for cancer, and both maintained their mental faculties until they passed away. I have no advice just empathy and respect for you.