About Alzheimer's/Dementia: 10 Things People with Dementia Might Say

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Alzheimer's/Dementia Alzheimer's/Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's/Dementia You know those days when your patient or loved one is really having a hard day- where he's sure you're cheating on him, stolen his money or repeatedly calls out for his mother? First, know that you're not the only one with these challenges, and second, here are some tried and true ideas for responses. 10 Things People with Dementia Might Say and How to Respond What should you say to someone with dementia who's confused, upset, angry or just plain mean? Sometimes, it can be helpful to know you're not the only one out there in that situation. Here are some tried and true ideas for how to respond if shes says these 10 things... Read more Search Related Topics:  challenging behaviors  non-drug approaches  responding to agitation 16 Tips on Eating, Appetite Changes & Weight Loss in Dementia Noticing some weight loss in your family member with dementia? Learn more about appetite changes and eating issues in dementia, as well as 16 practical strategies to stop unintended weight loss... Read more Search Related Topics:  caregiver challenges  nutrition in dementia  adequate hydration in dementia Are Lewy Body Dementia & Dementia with Lewy Bodies the Same? Ever wonder what the difference is between Parkinson's dementia, Lewy body dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies? Or are they all terms for the same thing?... Read more Search Related Topics:  types of dementia  lewy body dementia  executive functioning 10 Causes of Potentially Reversible Dementia Symptoms Worried that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease? While you may be right, the good news is that some illnesses and conditions that look and act like Alzheimer's are reversible with appropriate treatment. Here are 10 potentially reversible causes of dementia symptoms...Read more Search Related Topics:  signs of delirium  how infections cause confusion  types of dementia Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Vascular Dementia Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Disease Alzheimers Treatment Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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