“It is the most heartbreaking experience” – BBNaija’s Uriel Oputa speaks on caring for her mother living with Dementia

Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ housemate Uriel Oputa has shared her experience taking care of her mother who has dementia.

Taking to her Instagram story, she revealed that caring for someone with dementia, especially when the person is her mother, is the most challenging, heartbreaking, and rewarding experience. She said that each day brings new hurdles and deep emotions, yet they face it with love. In the end, love becomes both her strength and solace.

“Caring for someone with dementia – especially when that person is my mother – is the most challenging, heartbreaking, and rewarding experience. Each day brings new hurdles and deep emotions, yet we face them with love. In the end, love becomes both our strength and our solace”.

Taking to the comment section, many praised her for her sweetheart.

One Fathy Eze wrote, “Better pikin your children will take care of you too in old age

One Lindy Can wrote, “The fay UU will get married, I go post tire for this space. Cos I can’t contain my joy. She’s so sweet

One Rhebekka_Uti wrote, “Be strong sis, may God bless you for not abandoning your mum

One Ella Beuatyline wrote, “It isn’t easy, God be with you and bless you

One September Man wrote, “It is well

One Kemisola Vee wrote, “I love how she loves and looks after her mum. Blessed are those that love and take care of their parents

One Chioma Focus1 wrote, “U are the strongest babe I know girl. God will see you through

One Lizzy Omogecele wrote, “I perfectly understand the feelings

One Ndiegurl wrote, “It’s not easy. I can relate”.

In 2022, Uriel shed tears of joy as she reunited with her mother in London. Uriel’s mother broke down in tears at the joy of seeing her daughter. Sharing the touching video, Uriel called her mother her best friend.

In June 2022, the reality star and chef was left in shock when she watched her mom take her first step after doctors said she would never walk again. Uriel said doctors confirmed to her that her mother would never walk again, but to the amazement of everyone, her mother walked from her chair to her bed. With a heart of gratitude to God, Uriel encouraged her followers to trust God, do their part, and allow Him to handle the rest.