It's a terrible disease. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. My mother has dementia and my dad is taking care of her.

I think it's good you're seeking counseling.


You should definitely seek out other resources such as home health assistance or respite care. Your area will likely have an agency on aging or similar that can guide you.

In a lot of cases, especially with just one caretaker, it really gets to be too much to care for someone at home as the patient declines. When you think of it, at least workers in a care home get to go home after their shift and get a break. So, you may have to see what options would be available, especially if they get violent.