Caring for someone with dementia support in Tanzania 🇹🇿

“Hi, you. I was where you are a year and a half ago. Night wandering and a door alarm, every single day. My kids say I'm back. The bad days get further apart. One day at a time.”

“Please be gentle with yourself and I wasn't, and it made everything harder so get a second opinion if it doesn't feel right and I did and it changed my treatment and and talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”

“Dear friend, If you're just starting out with dementia care, I want to say this: feeling angry and sad is normal. It doesn't make you a bad person. The sundowning hours are the toughest, but each evening ends. When help comes, take it, even if it's just a small thing. And look after yourself, because you can't pour from an empty cup. I'm still learning that. You've got company in this. Hazez”

“Dear stranger, i was in the same place nearly four years ago. She accuses me of stealing her purse. That was my life. Last month I had people round for dinner. The bad days get further apart. One day at a time.”