Dementia care: Discovering What ’s Behind Anxiety or Anger Can Smooth Things Out

Photo credit Aaron Andrew Dear Carol: My dad has dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and I’m struggling with how to help him. He fights everything that I tell him would make his life easier. I know that assisted living is in his future but I’m trying to care for him in his home for now. How do I convince him that I ​just​ want to help him​ stay safe and his being mad at me for everything I do​ is making this impossible? - SL Continue reading on Inforum for some tips that may help SL manage her dad's care better at home and even in memory care: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Request a free sample from Egosancares.com Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.              Related StoriesHow Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?“I Promised My Parents I'd Never Put Them in a Care Facility”Dementia: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness? 
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