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Caring for a friend or relative with dementia can be very challenging for informal caregivers. What follows are six ways to manage dementia-related behaviors more effectively so your loved one can age in place safely and comfortably.
Mom’s forgetfulness has now reached the point you suspect she has dementia. What should you do? When you’re dealing with aging in a place loved ones may have dementia, providing them with the care they need can be challenging. But doing so is possible when you use this approach.
Being hospitalized is never a pleasant experience for anyone, young or old. But, it’s been proven to be especially harmful to seniors with dementia. As a family caregiver, there are some things you can do to help make a hospital stay more manageable and more beneficial for a loved one with dementia.
Unfortunately, not only is wandering often terrifying for the wandering senior, it can be physically dangerous. It’s estimated that about half of seniors who wander will suffer a fall, injury, fracture, or some type of elemental exposure. Here are several steps you can take to reduce the likelihood and hazards of nighttime wandering.
Although caring for a senior with dementia is highly rewarding, it can also have its challenges. Here are four tips that can help!
As a caregiver, providing your loved one with the care they need starts with learning more about their behaviors and how to bridge the “dementia gap.”
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