It comes as new research says four out of five unpaid carers in NI are taking on the bulk of caring responsibilities for people with dementia
A Co Derry family have opened up about caring for their late mum after she was diagnosed with dementia and the impact of her illness.
The survey revealed the isolation felt by unpaid carers of people living with dementia. A quarter revealed they lost friends and lacked frequent social contact with others, saying that just one regular phone call from family or friends would have helped them cope. Three in 10 also said they didn’t have anyone they felt they could go to for help.
On Saturday 23 September, Alan Bayles and his wife Monica who live in Castledawson, near Magherafelt, will be taking part at the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at Ormeau Park in memory of his mum Madge. “It took a full hour in the morning just to get her up out of bed and needed two people to lift her. David was very tired, was still working, although his employers were very good and he was able to work from home.
“Sadly, six weeks after being admitted, her condition deteriorated even further and she lost the ability to swallow. The decision was taken to withdraw her medication, food and liquids and she was commenced on end-of-life care. Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland Country Manager Barry Smyth said: “There are so many family members and friends providing care around-the-clock to keep their loved ones tethered to the world.
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