If you’re going through something similar Helen Bould, a spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s society provides this advice:

Looking after yourself and learning to deal with challenges: Means you will be in a better position to continue to care for the person affected.
Get help and support as a carer: Carers who have less support are more likely to experience stress and depression. If you don’t have friends or family who can help, or you are struggling to take a break, several organisations help.
Care home support: When a person with dementia moves into a care home, it can have a significant impact on the carer as well. You may worry about how the move will affect the person with dementia and your relationship with them. You may also worry about the impact it will have on your own life, especially if you have been caring for the person for a long time.

Dementia is one of the most significant illnesses that face us today, and there are currently no effective treatments to slow, prevent or cure it. According to charity Dementia UK, almost one million people are now living with a form of dementia, the most common form being Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, one in three of us will be affected by the disease in some way in our lifetime. For more information, visit Alzheimer’s UK.

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