What To Avoid When Visiting Someone Who Lives with Dementia

Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make them feel good.   No one will ever hit the right note every time but knowledge helps. With that in mind, here are a few pitfalls that you can avoid in order to help make your time with a friend or loved one who has dementia less stressful. View this full slideshow on HealthCentral for tips of what to avoid when visiting someone who lives with dementia: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesSay It After Me: Alzheimer's Is Only One Type of DementiaHelping People Living with Dementia Maintain Self-Worth Through ValidationCaregiving: Celebrate Mother's Day With Forgiveness 
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