About Alzheimer's / Dementia: How to Not Stick Your Foot In Your Mouth

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Ever cringed when hearing someone's response to your father's diagnosis of dementia? Or wished you could take back your own words of response to a friend's diagnosis after replaying them in your head? Today, we're talking about what not to say- whether it's to someone who has Alzheimer's, cancer, infertility or another health challenge. Although most people mean well, there are certain phrases that those in the middle of life's challenges don't want to hear. Today, join us and learn what not to say. How to Not Stick Your Foot in Your Mouth Most of us have had that uncomfortable feeling of, "Ooh, maybe I shouldn't have said that" in response to a diagnosis or health challenge of a family member or friend. Or, perhaps, we should've had that uneasy concern but we were blissfully unaware of our misstep... Read more Can Too Many Medications Cause Mild Cognitive Impairment? Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that sometimes develops into Alzheimer's disease, has many causes, including very early undiagnosed Alzheimer's. But some of the causes of MCI may be reversible,... Read more The Challenge of Combative Behavior Not everyone who has Alzheimer's disease will develop challenging behaviors, but according to the Alzheimer's Association, about 90% will experience at least one behavior or mood difficulty, often during the... Read more Do You Have Early Onset Dementia? Don't Ignore These Signs at Your Job Worried about your ability to do your job? Ever feel like it's getting harder and harder to keep up, or that you just can't remember everything and keep it all... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimer 'S Care Dementia Care Alzheimers Caregiver Featured Articles Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement