DICE: Non-drug Approach to Alzheimer's Management

DICE is an acronym for Describe, Investigate, Evaluate, and Create: The DICE program recommends that caregivers - both professional and family - treat each person with dementia as an individual and also be aware that as symptoms change, approaches by caregivers should also change. DICE is a partnership between the physician, the patient, and the caregiver. Read more about the DICE program on HealthCentral: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol     Photo credit: Mikhail Rakityanskiy  Related articles What Contributes to a Healthy Brain? (Minding Our Elders®) Beyond Burnout: When Caregivers Go Over the Line Into Compassion Fatigue (Minding Our Elders®) Which Will Your Parents Prefer, Aging in Place or Assisted Living? (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesAlzheimer's: Aromatherapy Has Been Shown to Be a ToolSome Universal Truths About Dementia CaregivingAnxiety Can Be Contagious When You're a Caregiver 
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