My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers Dementia in 2015 and I am now his primary carer. Before lockdown he would attend a Day Centre which meant I was able to work to support us financially. During lockdown all services were withdrawn and I subsequently gave up working to care full time. Its hard but I wouldn't change a thing. Carers allowance is not enough to be a viable financial support and I am now faced with the decision in selling our house so i can continue to support my husband full time. Emotionally this is devastating as his memories and familiarity are here.
Dementia Support Line
Caron
saysMy husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers Dementia in 2015 and I am now his primary carer. Before lockdown he would attend a Day Centre which meant I was able to work to support us financially. During lockdown all services were withdrawn and I subsequently gave up working to care full time. Its hard but I wouldn't change a thing. Carers allowance is not enough to be a viable financial support and I am now faced with the decision in selling our house so i can continue to support my husband full time. Emotionally this is devastating as his memories and familiarity are here.