The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems
When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis, or the practical aspects of care.
What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems, whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.
Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly vulnerable times. In one situation, a family approached me specifically for guidance and advocacy.
In another, my role began as a companion and personal assistant for somebody living with...
