This is my first post here. My Dad and I both lived with and cared for my beautiful Mam who sadly died last year on 09/08/2021.
Does anyone know of any grief support groups, specifically aimed at adult sons who have cared for their mother who lived with dementia and has sadly died?
42% of unpaid carers are male - 2.5 million men in the UK, but there is a distinct lack of male representation in carers groups. Because support groups can be predominantly female, men often feel they can’t openly share their experiences or get the advice that they need.
Are there any former carers here that have provided full time care for a parent? Specifically a mother that lived with dementia?
Welcome to the Community. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mum.
I don’t know of any groups and have even had a look at Google which has not come up with anything. Have you considered looking at Social Media groups? You could ring DementiaUK helpline on 0800 888 6678 to see if they know of any support groups.
I couldn’t find anything on Google either. Social Media groups are exactly what I’m looking for, although again I’m struggling to find any that are centred around adult sons that have cared for a mother with dementia.
I have been reaching out to various organisations and I will keep looking.