Posts Tagged ‘effective dementia care techniques’
How to Respond to Dementia Delusions
Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can cause many delusions, leading to false accusations and beliefs. While there are indeed some cases of real senior abuse, most cases of accusation are simply not true. That doesn’t make them any less painful, however. It can be very difficult to hear your older adult accuse you of doing horrible…
Read MoreWhen Someone with Alzheimer’s Says They Want to Go Home
It’s not uncommon for those suffering from Alzheimer’s to repeatedly tell a caregiver that they want to go home. This can be incredibly frustrating when the person is already at home. It’s essential for caregivers to understand that individuals aren’t necessarily asking to be taken somewhere but are instead yearning for comfort. Due to the…
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