My Husband Wants His Mother to Move In With Us

Tenny, thank you for your letter. While our advice is not medical advice, Bright Side searched the internet high and low for some helpful pointers that we hope will ease you and your husband’s decision and improve all of your lives.

• Dementia is a syndrome in which cognitive function deteriorates beyond what would be considered the normal effects of biological aging. 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.
• Ask yourself if caring for an older family member is a challenge you and your husband can successfully accomplish — as it can be similar to a full-time job. In 2019, family members and friends spent, on average, 5 hours a day providing care for people living with dementia. Moreover, experts warn that kind-hearted loved ones can burn out without support.
• Research shows that a close caregiver relationship may hold more benefits compared to medication for loved ones suffering from dementia.

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