When Parents With Dementia Don't Realize They Need Help

Your once-easy-going dad now thinks you’re stealing from him. Your ever-frugal mom is buying odd things she finds on the Internet. You know that these types of personality changes can be signs of dementia, yet when you offer to help, you're vehemently rebuffed. How do you convince your cognitively fragile parents to accept support? How hard do you push? There’s no easy answer, but there are steps you can take. Continue viewing slide show on HealthCentral for more insight into helping parents who with dementia won't accept help: Carol is the Candid Caregiver Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. In an effort to support both existing and new customers, Egosan has a new promo code for the purchase of any Egosan product when checking out on Amazon.  Use promo Code: 20ELDERS and SAVE 20% OFF your entire first order.                Related StoriesCan What We Eat Affect Incontinence?Caregiving Pain: Mom Forgot My NameLetter To Myself: On Becoming a Compassionate Caregiver 
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