Mistakes to Avoid When Caregiving for Someone Living With Dementia

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that care. We research. We try putting ourselves in their place. We do our best to be patient because we understand that they can’t help their having the disease. Still, we are human and we make mistakes. While we shouldn’t wallow in guilt when we do make mistakes as a care partner, there are situations that we should try extra hard to avoid. Here are nine of them. View slideshow on HealthCentral for more insight into what you can avoid making caring for someone with dementia harder for you both: General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL. Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CareGivers. ***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, managed forests, recycled and controlled sources                Related StoriesTips for Transitioning Care from Family to FacilityNovember Rocks! Egosan Celebrates Awareness of Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family CaregiversUrinary Incontinence Not Uncommon For Older Adults Yet Social Stigma Still a Problem 
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