Many dementia caregivers feel guilty when they experience moments of happiness. This reflection explores why joy and grief can exist together and why allowing yourself small moments of light can help sustain you through the caregiving journey.

Hello, and welcome to another moment of clarity. Some weeks remind me just how quickly things can change. One day feels calm and familiar, and the next feels unsettled from the moment it begins. This has been one of those weeks for us. When someone you love is living with dementia, there are days that feel steady and manageable. And there are days when anxiety rises quickly, restlessness takes over, or nothing seems to soothe them. Mum has had one of those weeks where every d