Evenings may be the worst time for caregivers of a LO with dementia. Parkinson's is tough enough, but throw in dementia and it's a game changer. How do you stay up all night trying to watch your LO so he doesn't do something dangerous, or leaves the house, or destroys all the depends? You can't! At times he may even stay awake for 24 hours or more, something you certainly can't do.
Dealing with incontinence and sleeplessness are 2 reasons a caregiver begins thinking about a care facility. You are already dealing with his incontinence, now evening issues, what's next? Wandering? Delusions? Leaving the stove on? Every decision we make for our LO with dementia weighs more, I think, on us, the caregiver, than our LO. Begin to consider what you're next move will be?
Mom was completely bed bound near the end. As Parkinson’s disease worsened, mom lost all control, so a catheter was absolutely necessary.
Dealing with incontinence and sleeplessness are 2 reasons a caregiver begins thinking about a care facility. You are already dealing with his incontinence, now evening issues, what's next? Wandering? Delusions? Leaving the stove on? Every decision we make for our LO with dementia weighs more, I think, on us, the caregiver, than our LO. Begin to consider what you're next move will be?