Dealing with Personal Hygiene in Dementia Patients

Dementia is a disturbing condition in any case, but certain aspects of it are especially hard to deal with for the caregivers. One of the most common complaints about living with dementia patients is that they might lose their sense of personal hygiene. Regardless of how meticulous they were about cleanliness before, …

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Living with Dementia: How to Cope When Your Loved One Forgets You

When any of your loved ones is suffering from disease, their condition affects you as well. This is an especially disturbing phase of life when the condition in question is dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Such issues are characterized by memory regression, so much so that the patient might not even recognize their …

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Dealing with Dementia: What You Shouldn’t Do or Say

Whether you’re a professional caregiver or are dealing with a loved one suffering from dementia, the situation isn’t easy to handle. When this condition is in the middle and later stages, there are several behavioral issues to contend with. In all cases, however, we are the ones who have to stay strong …

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Maintaining Healthy Conversations With A Dementia Patient

Patients with Dementia try to relax in familiar surroundings

Caring for elderly loved ones, especially those suffering from Dementia, can start testing your resolve pretty fast. It is quite common to be on the receiving end of an argument that makes no sense and be powerless to do anything about it. Furthermore, the patient’s recurring forgetfulness can get on your nerves …

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