HARRY HAS DEMENTIA
"With practical advice, I wish I had known before."
I'm Dianca Schüssler, married to Marc and mother of daughter Lisa and son Jerom.
Coping with my confused father's illness is a struggle for me. What more can I do to increase his joy in life? Am I doing it right?
Throughout his illness, I devour information from the internet, read books about dementia, and seek advice from others who also have a loved one suffering from dementia. Looking back, I realize I've made mistakes. It would have spared my father pain if I could have applied my learned lessons immediately.
I decided to gather and write down my learned dementia lessons, hoping that other caregivers can benefit from them. And also to fulfill my mother's dream. Publishing a book. She couldn't do that, even though she was a journalist.
I continue to write about my experiences. You can find them on my Instagram and Facebook pages. I'll regularly post there about what I'm going through with my father. "Nice to meet you there!"