Caring for a person with dementia can be a devastating task. That person may be a parent or spouse who has been known and respected and it is difficult watching the deterioration. In the later stages there may be physical problems, including the indignity of incontinence. The person may seem most ungrateful and even aggressive and this can be hurtful for the carer.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/supporting-the-family-of-people-with-dementia