15/07/2025
It can be rewarding to care for someone with dementia, but it can also be hard, heart-breaking and mentally exhausting.
Everyone will experience caring in their own way. There may be days when you feel you can cope well and other days when you feel that you can’t.
Many carers can forget about themselves and allow their own mental wellbeing to be impacted. But it’s so important to look after yourself too.
We asked our community for advice on how carers can look after themselves and they agreed on two things:
1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and support from others. No-one is able to do everything themselves.
2.. Try to find some time for yourself, even if it’s just an afternoon a week, so you can prioritise your own wellbeing.
If you can stay healthy you will feel better, and it can help you to cope in your caring role.
