Taking care of someone who is living with dementia can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding experience. However, it likewise demands a huge amount of dedication from you in both time and energy if you wish to take care of them and repay the love and attention they have provided for you for many years.
In addition, they frequently feel guilty for being a problem to you which can lead to depression and general unhappiness. All this overload can result in you both desperately needing a break from each other.
Now, picture how fantastic it would be for you both to have some guilt free time apart.
For you time away will enable you unwind free from the obligation to care. You could have a holiday on your own or with the rest of the family, spend some quality time with your kids or just relax and do some of the things you used to enjoy.
Your loved one meanwhile will come and stay with us at the care home. They’ll have the chance to participate in all of the many activities we have that are specifically designed to help people with Dementia to engage and enjoy themselves. They’ll also get to make new friends and both in our staff and full time residents.
If this sounds like something you’d like to try please give us a call on 01424 400488 or email us for more information or a confidential chat.