What People with Dementia Wish Their Caregivers Knew

People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease, whether it’s Alzheimer’s or another type such as frontotemporal (FTD) or Lewy body (LBD). Sadly, the ability to communicate becomes compromised by dementia. That being said, care partners can, if we take time to search out the meaning behind their words or actions, continue to improve the care provided. Here are some tips that can help you. View the complete slideshow on HealthCentral to learn more about what people living with dementia wish we knew: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. "For anyone having to walk the last segments of life with a loved one, read this.” …Delores Shop Silverts Adaptable clothing:  Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon.                  Related StoriesOvercoming Denial to Seek Potential Dementia DiagnosisDementia: Moving Beyond DiagnosisNovember Appropriate Month for Celebrating Hospice and Palliative Care 
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