Dementia is a challenging condition that affects both the individual and their carers. Understanding the various therapies for dementia can help provide much-needed relief and support, making it easier for you to balance your caregiving responsibilities with your own well-being.
We all love our families, and I am sure you do too. We try our best to hold the balance of home life and work, but with dementia, this balance can change quickly. Of course you will do anything for your family, even if it means enduring the challenges brought on by a loved one’s condition.
Today I will discuss the emotional suffering, which sometimes is endured in silence. There is help out there waiting for you to access it.
Let me help you understand dementia and guide you in finding the information and support you need.
Now is the perfect time to take steps toward helping yourself and your family find the support that suits you best.
Relax and let me explain how I can help you.
The Condition of Dementia and its Effects on Family
Dementia has many conditions at different stages of the disease. From mild memory loss to bedridden stage. All this can take a toll, emotionally and physically, for both the person affected and their family and carers.
Therapy for dementia, such as massage therapy or music therapy, can improve the quality of life for dementia patients while also providing respite for carers.
1. Emotional Impact of Dementia on Family and Carers
These conditions can impact family members and carers in how they manage their daily lives.
- Am I coping with this situation?
- How do I cope?
These are some of the questions family members ask themselves.
Do you feel emotions have changed and how can you manage them in everyday events?
2. Social Life and Self-Care for Family and Carers
Do you have a social life anymore?
Or is all your time being spent caring for the dementia family member?
Is your physical health under control?
Are you looking after yourself ?
Being a carer for someone with dementia can leave you feeling isolated and exhausted.
Maintaining a healthy diet and weight, eating well, and keeping active will help you find the balance of being a carer/family member.
Take some time out for self-care. Having a relaxing evening, bath, or a mobile massage service at home can help you relax, improve your mood and help you feel more balanced.
I also offer specialised therapeutic services, including dementia massage therapy, dementia music therapy as well as short term sessions to give you a well deserved break.
Finding Information and Support for Dementia
Finding information can sometimes be difficult but as we listen and absorb we can find answers. It is when we make ourselves available for the information then it will come to us. Have you noticed that to? It is when we are ready, we receive it.
I would like to share with you with Dementia Australia website:
This website will help you with information on dementia, and maybe the next step could be for Dementia Australia coming to your community to help educate you and other community members how best to deal with it in your situation.
Excellent education is also available at the University of Tasmania where you can join a FREE MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) in understanding dementia and preventing dementia. Link to this course is here:
Please check my website www.aussiemobilemassage.com.au for information on my dementia services to your home. My mobile therapy for dementia services is available around Sydney and NSW.
I am qualified from the University of Tasmania in dementia care as well as being a qualified massage therapist. I am a health fund provider and also cover NDIS self managed plan with my massage receipt.
If you’re looking for alternative therapy for dementia, including music therapy and massage therapy in the comfort of your own home, call me now on 0401633895.
Please don’t wait – get the support you need today.
