What Happens To The Average Dementia Caregiver? #dementia

[bcLCurtis]

40% of caregivers pass first.
I WILL NOT BE in this statistic.

[zenduffett]

Yikes! The sleeplessness and anxiety are already real, very lonely too.

[passionatesingle]

I solved my sleeplessness by taking magnesium and melatonin. But I think what helped me the most as I had just entered menopause was to go on HRT. I was myself again. Also having the 'I can do this' attitude has helped me. I don't normally feel stressed or alone but that's due to family members being close by. This year will be my 5th year of taking care of my mum at home. We still have the last stages to go through but I don't think further than today as I would get utterly depressed. Dementia careblazers has been a godsend! Thank you for all you do😊!!

[robpet]

For 18 years I was a caregiver to my mother and I was not your average caregiver right up to her age of 92, I lifted my mother 18 times per day to bring her to the bathroom 3 times per day. I got up in the middle of the night to change her bed position and you know what, she never had a single bedsore til her last day. For 5 years I fed her and she ate well upto the last week before she passed. She passed at stage seven. I had help from government services for hygiene twice day and they were absolutely stunned at the level of my care.
Today, I feel a certain calmness and feeling of a job well done. I am not your average caregiver.

[dimpsthealien]

That is me, but I am doing things different so I don't die before my mom.

[sueb]

I have just battled breast cancer while being a caregiver. I take time out to walk, meditate and take time for me. It’s so important.

[MarieJesne]

Your channel is the reason I'm not in the 43% who feel lonely. Thanks for all you do.

[giorgiog.g.]

I was also told, caregiver's are 600 times more likely to develop this illness. You're video's made such a huge difference in my life, you'll never we exactly how much you taught me on how to provide the best care for my loved one. I knew nothing at all about Dementia, hiw to handle certain things. What to say, what not to day. Nit to argue, you taught me patience. About sundowning, hygiene care and certain meds that wirk the hest.veven about diet, exercise and keeping their' mind active. I just wanted to thank you again for everything you do, and all the thousand's of lives you've touched.
God bless you Dr. Natalie .

[catherinebirch]

I could never be a caregiver.It's a thankless never ending task.

[elisabethm]

I think there is also a variance according to the relationship the caregiver has with the patient. It’s different whether it’s a spouse, parent or other relative or friend. And yes, all those pitfalls are part of a caregiver’s journey.

Thanks for all you’ve done with this channel - it was a balm in time of need for me when my husband was dying with Lewy Body Dementia. It’s been two years now since he transitioned into the place of (mostly) good memories in my heart and your guidance helped me reach that happy place of solace, knowing how we did our best and even had a lot of fun.

[Aomame]

I developed an anxiety disorder while taking care of my dad. My physical health declined badly, too.

[amarbnhdd]

I will continue taking care of my mom til death, i just hope i don't die before her cause there is no human will take care of her after me
I don't care if i die one second after her
She alone took care of me since i was a baby and she was the kindest mom in the world
Even if the disease changed her and took away that kindness, i'm grateful for her and i will do my best to repay her

[kristinemargaritis]

Exactly. I feel more exhausted then my own Mother. As care givers we must take care of ourselves. I take time for myself to get a mental break . Self love to all you careblazers

[lisawarsh-chartier]

I love what i do. I don't do it for money, I do it to help. But what you say is true.
The difference we make in people's life's is without a doubt the most important service to our society.
It matters. We matter.

[salauerman]

63% increased mortality risk: is that death before the person with dementia dies?

That actually makes sense, if the caregiver is the spouse… ESPECIALLY if the caregiver cannot get to their own necessary doctor appointments for preventative care or treatment for even minor issues that can exponentially worsen.

My dad, diagnosed with Parkinson’s AFTER he moved in with me, had high blood pressure for years.. and he was diagnosed with vascular dementia when his new neurologist looked at a hospital report from a few months before he was living with me.

His previous neurologist just diagnosed high blood pressure confusion as Alzheimer’s, which I knew was wrong. He was WAY different than my mom who did clearly have Alzheimer’s. My husband’s nurse actually saw symptoms of Parkinson’s two years earlier, and I watched closely after researching Parkinson’s. I’m glad I had good reason to switch neurologists.

Anyway, had he continued to care for my mom, he would definitely have died first. Of course, I am now caregiver for my dad, after my husband died two years ago, besides being caregiver for my cognitively challenged son… who could quite easily outlive me as children often do outlive their parents.

Depending upon conditions for the 63%, I guess I’m in that category!

[caIIfight]

I was a caregiver for my grandpa (Alzheimer) and my mom (dementia). I almost died. If you can, look for professional help. Your life is important too.

[eandsm]

Thank God for your channel. Nope, I'm NOT average because of you & your channel!

[Karyn]

I'm now an ex caregiver for my mom 😢

[gailrohm]

How do I do things different? I don't have a life.

[kathleenconnolly]

I feel all of that, but I am not going to die because of taking care of my mushroom head mom, because SHE DID NOT take care of herself. Just made decision, she has to go in a home