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Caregiving is like running a marathon

Looking after a loved one with dementia is a long journey which can be meaningful and fulfilling

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
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Martha (not her real name), who is in her 50s, has been caring for her mother, who has dementia, for about six years now.

When she takes her mother to see me at the clinic, she often shares a little bit about the caregiving challenges she faces.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 04, 2020, with the headline Caregiving is like running a marathon. Subscribe