I'm asking a question for a friend. Her husband has Alzheimer's and she's really struggling. He's become a little aggressive - it's his way or the highway - and she just doesn't have any time to herself. She can't go out to the shops or even a doctors appointment as he glues himself to her. He won't even stay with his sister for a few hours while she runs errands. The only time she gets a break is when he's sleeping. She can't afford any care and is just exhausted. Is there an article on this that I could send her to help her understand and cope with her situation a little better?
Caregiving can only be done on caregiver’s terms, which include frequent breaks from it, i.e. respite care.
She needs to talk to few professionals.
I was informed by a pamphet in a nursing home that shadowing behaviour was #1 reason someone with dementia is admitted to a nursing home/memory care. Tops even incontinance as so stressfull on the main caregiver.