Blog - Caring for Dementia at Home August 23, 2022
Caring for Dementia at Home August 23, 2022
Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging in every way – not only is it physically demanding, it’s also very emotionally draining. It can be common for carers to become exhausted by the constant need to be there for the person with dementia.
Taking small and regular breaks from the role of caring is one solution to carer ‘burnout’, also known as compassion fatigue. However, it’s often easier said than done. Family carers are especially at risk of exhaustion, and sometimes the person with dementia is admitted to a specialist aged care facility because the main family carer can no longer cope.
The surge of dementia cases is a national problem that’s only getting worse. In June this year, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare confirmed that dementia has become the leading cause of death for women and the second-leading cause of death for men.