How to Understand and Foster Self Esteem in People Living with Dementia

In conclusion, there are many ways to support a person with dementia to develop and maintain a healthy sense of self-esteem. Can anyone think of others not listed in this article?Marie Marley is the award-winning author of ‘Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer ’s and Joy. ’ Caregivers say it helped them a lot, and former caregivers say they wish they’d had it when they were caregivers. She is also co-author (with Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN) of ‘Finding Joy in Alzheimer ’s: New Hope for Caregivers. ’Teepa Snow is one of America ’s leading educators on dementia. Working as a Registered Occupational Therapist for more than 30 years, her wealth of experience led her to develop Positive Approach® to Care techniques and training models that now are used by families and professionals working or living with dementia or other b rain changes throughout the world. She also developed the Gems model, to be utilized not just to classify a state or stage of dementia, but as a means to improve interaction and appreciation of individualsAlzheimer's Affects the Way a Person Thinks, Feels, and ActsCommunicating in Alzheimer's WorldAlzheimer's Care, The Power of Purpose in Our LivesWhen Dementia Patients Don't EatDementia Care TipsAlzheimer's CareThe Alzheimer's Reading Room contains more than 5,000 articles and has been published daily since July, 2009.You are reading original content Alzheimer's Reading Roomhttp://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2017/05/10-tips...
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