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What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?

Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?

  1. It`s important to keep in mind that even though there has been a change in personality, the personality itself has remained. It`s necessary to organize a space and a favorable atmosphere for the patient (e.g., to arrange the room with favorite furniture, old photos, etc). It`s necessary to keep in touch with the person and integrate him or her into society. Also, it is worth taking his needs seriously and talking about them. I know about a service https://www.thekey.com/learning-center/alzheimers-and-dementia-caregiving/how-to-have-more-good-days-with-dementia that cares for people with this disease. Such services help if you can't be around all the time. Feel free to accept outside help, it's fine.

    1. Staying calm is one of the best tips I have found to help and joining a support group for encouragement

      1. , staying calm can be a challenge. What kinds of things do you do to help maintain your calm? Did you find a local support group? = Warmly, Donna (TEam Member)

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