SPOTLIGHT: Dementia

At this time of year, caring for a loved one with dementia and including them in year-end festivities can put an enormous strain on the carer's health and risk a potential crisis for the person being cared for. Respite care for an individual with dementia may also be sought at this time of year; which can be laden with feelings of guilt for the carer, and may be financially challenging if non-privately funded respite care is not available. There has been an increasing recognition of the value of carers in previous years, and also on the effects of the stress of being a carer. One positiv...