A sobering reminder for those on the dementia caregiver journey

I hope those dementia caregivers who wonder if they are doing enough or doubt their capabilities of caring for their loved one take the time to read the above post, “Dementia Does What It Does” on the When Dementia Knocks blog. Elaine captures quite eloquently the progressive march that dementia eventually takes, no matter what cures or solutions you throw at it. Elaine’s message may sound pessimistic, but its intention is to give yourself a bit of grace and self-compassion. When you accept the current reality of a dementia diagnosis, you may blame yourself less when your loved one continues to decline, in spite of your best efforts.

There is some tentative hope of more effective treatments on the horizon, but for now, just know that you are doing your best as a caregiver.