There is this belief that "good" caregivers keep their loved one living with dementia at home and "bad" caregivers move their loved one into care--into assisted living facilities, memory care units, nursing homes, etc. 

This belief is f*cking bullsh*t.

There are many reasons why home care may not be the safest situation, both for the caregiver and the person living with dementia. I talk about the obvious ones--like caregiver physical and mental health and unsafe behaviors. I also talk about topics that are rarely discussed, like caring for a toxic relative or  having zero aptitude for dementia caregiving. I also talk about ways to release caregiver guilt about placement. I want family caregivers to know that placement does not mean you failed. It does not mean you are a rotten son, daughter, partner, spouse, sibling or friend. It means that you are continuing to care for the person with dementia. You are looking for the best option for ALL concerned.

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