12 Things Caregivers Wish They'd Known About Dementia

Perhaps you've heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you," or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with a loved one's dementia.

12 Things Caregivers Wish They'd Known About Dementia By Esther Heerema, MSW Perhaps you've heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you," or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with a loved one's dementia. READ NOW  How to Reduce Stigma and Empower People With Dementia  How can you help? Here are 13 ways to help reduce stigma and empower those with cognitive challenges such as dementia. READ NOW  9 Reasons Why Meaningful Activities Are Important in Dementia   There's nothing wrong with Bingo. However, it's extremely important to provide other, more meaningful activities for those who are living with dementia. Here's why. READ NOW  Practical Ways to Help Protect Someone's Dignity With Dementia  Did you know that you shouldn't be standing when you're assisting someone with eating their food, or that pulling someone backwards in a wheelchair compromises their dignity? READ NOW  'Don't Call Me Honey!' Why You Need to Skip Elderspeak  Elderspeak is when someone uses communication that "infantilizes" an adult in a patronizing and irritating tone. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT What to Do When Someone Wants to Wear the Same Clothes Can You Tell If Someone Has Dementia by Watching Them? How to Spot Depression in Dementia Signs of Infection in Someone With Dementia 10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy