Fractured families
Dementia has a snowball effect and ricochets through our relationships
December 2022
Dementia does indeed ricochet throughout our relationships, and throughout the social network. It is not only the person who is living with the condition who is affected, but family and friends, work colleagues, and many others. Conflict and discord can escalate where conflict and discord may have previously been manageable. Difficulties in relationships can emerge, which can actually create a barrier to connecting with the person now living with dementia.
Sometimes familial conflict can even seem insurmountable. I speak from experience.
Sometimes familial conflict can even seem insurmountable. I speak from experience.
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