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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia If you're a caregiver for someone with dementia, it's likely that you might feel both the honor and the weight of that role. One thing that can make that tole of a caregiver more challenging is if the person you're trying so hard to help begins to resist or refuse your assistance. Learn more below about how to respond to someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia who is combative, or physically aggressive. How to Respond to Combative Behavior in Dementia Imagine this scenario: Someone you don't know or recognize approaches you and tells you it's time to take a shower. She starts reaching toward you and tries to remove your clothes. You don't feel like taking a shower, and don't know why she's bugging you. It's cold, you're not getting out of your clothes, and you're fine just the way you are... 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 How to Spot and Treat Depression in Dementia According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 10% of Americans suffer from depression. But, did you know that the rate of depression in people with Alzheimer's... Read more Research Points to Possibility of an Alzheimer's Vaccine Researchers at the Université Laval, CHU de Québec recently demonstrated some promising results in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Their work targets the amyloid beta protein that builds up in... Read more Related Searches Dementia Home Care Dementia Alzheimer Alzheimers Care Alzheimer 'S Home Alzheimers Caregiver Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics   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