03/04/2024
“Mum always said she would continue to care for Dad until she couldn’t do it any longer.”
Deanne’s father, Denis, was diagnosed with dementia in 2015.
Deanne’s mother, Annette, became the sole carer for Denis at their home until she experienced her own health concerns.
“In July 2022, Mum was admitted to hospital. She was diagnosed with heart failure. Doctors were urging us to consider full-time care for Dad, given Mum's health,” Deanne said.
“Dementia Australia took my call the day we moved Dad into full time care, and they could hear just how heartbroken I was. The support that day and their reassurance that we had done all we could was significant.”
It can be difficult to decide if it’s time for a loved one to move into residential care. The decision can come with a lot of mixed emotions.
To help navigate these emotions and the move of a loved one into residential aged care visit: https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/residential-care
You can also call the National Dementia Helpline anytime on 1800 100 500 for advice and guidance. The National Dementia Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
