Dementia Care Coaching: An Option for Caregivers

The best dementia caregiver coach of them all - Dr. Rita Jablonski ~ Bob DeMarco, Alzheimer's Reading RoomYou have read the articles and the blogs. You ’ve scoured the internet and watchedYouTube videos.You ’ve checked out Facebook and Pinterest. You’ve readThe 36-Hour Day and other books.You have talked with countless medical professionals, perhaps even some “experts.” Maybe you even took a Dementia Certification class.Yet, you are having some real problems as a caregiver. Nothing seems to be working. The frustration and anger just keep building. You have no idea how long you can keep this up.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:By Dr. Rita JablonskiYOU ARE NOT A FAILURE. THE METHODS ARE FAILING YOU!Despite all the materials that are “out there,” some people find that they can become better care partners much more quickly and efficiently with support and coaching from an expert. Here are some reasons why this may be a good idea.Dementia is not one-size-fits-all. Absolutely not! First, there are many kinds of dementia. Some dementias, like the behavioral variation of frontotemporal dementia, start out with more behaviors than forgetfulness. Other dementias, like Lewy-Body Disease, have a pattern of up-and-down memory …so that it seems like the person with Lewy Body Disease is “doing this on purpose” (trust me, they are NOT!). You also have the added mix of personality!Many personality traits can be exaggerated by the dementia. The solid matriarch...
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