12 Things People Wish They Had Known About Dementia

How many times have you thought, "If only I had known this earlier"? If you have a loved one who is struggling with dementia, the answer is probably quite often.

12 Things Caregivers Wish Someone Had Told Them Earlier By Esther Heerema, MSW How many times have you thought, "If only I had known this earlier"? If you have a loved one who is struggling with dementia, the answer is probably quite often. READ NOW  How to Respond to Anger and Aggression in Dementia  While some people living with Alzheimer's remain pleasant and easygoing their entire lives, others develop intense feelings of anger and aggression. READ NOW  Why Your Loved One Wants to Wear the Same Clothes Every Day  Sometimes even the most simple task of getting a loved one to change clothes is anything but. READ NOW  How to Protect Someone's Dignity With Dementia  One of your roles as a family member, friend, or caregiver of someone who has dementia is to protect their dignity. Here are practical ways you can do this daily. READ NOW  Can People With Dementia Give Consent to Have Sex?  When you consider every person's rights, as well as the duty to protect people if they're not able to consent to sexual activity, there's not always an easy answer. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT When Someone With Dementia Mentions Suicide Adjusting to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility Does Your Family Member Have Dementia? Can an MRI Detect Alzheimer's Disease? Is Alzheimer's Disease Contagious? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy