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Keeping a sense of humour

Nothing relieves stress and tension better
than a good laugh.
Sometimes caring can feel a bit like starring
in our own sitcom, and there’s no shortage
of comedy material. Other times we may
need a bit of help finding something to
laugh about. Either way, sharing experiences
with other carers is often great not just for
feeling listened to and understood but for
finding the humour that can keep us going.

“Dementia is no laughing
matter, but humour is my
way of coping.
I treat most of dad’s
outbursts as comedy gold
for the book or the sitcom
I’ll never get round to
writing!”

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