Advice on how to care for a parent

[casualmetaphor]

Advice on how to care for a parent

My father was recently diagnosed with early-onset alzheimer’s and I don’t really know how to deal with it. We’ve never had the best relationship but now I have to care for him and I just feel overwhelmed. If anyone could offer advice on how you are able to care for your parents or general care-giving advice it would mean the world.

[casualmetaphor]

My father was recently diagnosed with early-onset alzheimer’s and I don’t really know how to deal with it. We’ve never had the best relationship but now I have to care for him and I just feel overwhelmed. If anyone could offer advice on how you are able to care for your parents or general care-giving advice it would mean the world.

[kathleens]

Welcome casualmetaphor. I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling overwhelmed. You might find this link helpful as you learn more about your father’s condition and caregiving: http://youngcaregiversconnect.ca/alzheimers-and-dementia/.

I’m so glad you reached out to connect on this platform. I hope while you’re here you find others who can connect with what you’re going through and can share tips about what helped them.