There’s a quiet kind of pain that comes with watching a parent fade away in front of you. Not all at once, but slowly, over months and years, as dementia chips away at the person they once were. It’s not just memory loss. It’s a loss of rhythm, routine, expression, and eventually, connection. And for families trying to hold it all together, it can feel like carrying the weight of two lives at once.
That’s where VataVriksh Parent Care Centre comes in. And this is the story of how one son, a doctor himself, found peace, not just for his father, but for his entire family.
“My father stopped responding. My mother stopped coping. And I didn’t know what to do.”
Dr. Sharma’s father had been diagnosed with dementia nearly a decade ago. In the beginning, it was manageable. A few memory lapses, some confusion. But as the years went on, things got harder. His father became unresponsive at times, even violent. And the person holding it all together was Dr. Sharma’s 70-year-old mother.
“Then one day, I got a call from home. My father wasn’t listening to anyone. He was agitated, and my mother couldn’t manage him anymore. I rushed home from the hospital, and we started medication with a neurologist and psychiatrist. Things got a little stable, but the side effects of the meds kept him drowsy all day. If we reduced the dosage, he needed constant attention, 24 hours a day.”
“And the only person giving that attention was my mother.”
Like many families, they tried everything, adjusting medicines, hiring attendants, installing cameras. But nothing felt right. Nothing felt safe enough. Because no matter how experienced a nurse is, it’s hard to trust that anyone will care for your parent the way you would.
That’s when a close friend, Dr. Ramesh Goyal, insisted on something unexpected:
“Send him to VataVriksh Parent Care Centre. Trust me, they’ll care for him like their own.”
Reluctance Turns into Relief
The thought of sending his father to a care centre made Dr. Sharma hesitate.
“How could I take my father out of his home? It felt like giving up.”
But when he visited VataVriksh Parent Care, something shifted. It wasn’t a sterile institution. It was warm, clean, peaceful, and filled with people who genuinely cared. People who understood dementia. Who didn’t just supervise, but actually engaged. And that changed everything.
“Today, it’s been almost two months. My father’s speech has improved. He’s more expressive. He even recognises guests now, after a little effort. And the best part? Every morning, he wakes up and says, ‘Chalo, mujhe VataVriksh le chalo.’ That sentence alone tells me we made the right choice.”
Why Dementia Care Needs More Than Just Love
No family lacks love. But dementia asks for more. It demands patience, routine, clinical oversight, emotional stimulation, and a safe environment, all at once. That’s not always possible at home, especially when caregivers are ageing themselves.
VataVriksh Parent Care was built to fill this gap.
Here, every individual is cared for with respect and intention. Our trained caregivers engage in simple but powerful ways, playing games, singing songs, reminiscing, encouraging conversations, bringing moments of joy back into the lives of our residents. It’s not a facility. It’s a second home.
What Makes VataVriksh Parent Care Feel Like Family
- Expert Dementia Support: From early signs to advanced stages, care evolves with the condition
- Real Human Engagement: Staff spend time with residents, not just around them
- Structured Routine, Emotional Comfort: Balance of familiarity and stimulation
- Safety Without Surveillance: Secure, medically monitored, yet homely
- Open Communication with Families: You’re always in the loop, because it’s still your parent
Letting Go of Guilt, Not of Love
For many of us, the idea of sending a parent to a care centre comes with guilt. But as Dr. Sharma says:
“VataVriksh Parent Care allowed us to serve our father without guilt. He’s happier. We’re lighter. And we now have the energy to love him better, not just manage him.”
When dementia enters a family’s life, it doesn’t just affect the patient, it touches everyone. But you don’t have to do it alone. And you shouldn’t have to burn yourself out to prove your love.
Your Next Step, Without Regret
If someone in your family is struggling with dementia and it’s starting to feel like your home is no longer enough, it’s okay. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human. And it might be time to give them the care they need, without losing the bond you share.
At VataVriksh Parent Care, we create more than just a safe space, we create a home filled with warmth, dignity, and heartfelt connection. Here, your parents aren’t just looked after, they’re truly cherished.
Give them the comfort they’ve earned. The love they deserve. Join the VataVriksh Parent Care family, because care should always feel like coming home.
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