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Is Being A Dementia Caregiver All It Is Cracked Up To Be?

I have many families tell me that they wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world. For many adult children caring for a parent with dementia, it may serve as a chance to bond with that parent. I certainly … Continue reading

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Home Health Agencies and How To Manage Problems

Many families that care for a loved one with dementia at home will require some professional help, either with bathing, medical issues or caregiver fatigue. Your Primary Care Provider will have to order this for you so that Insurance and/or … Continue reading

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Understanding Dementia and Behavioral Distrubances

By far the biggest struggle most families are faced with in caring for a loved one with dementia is understanding the disease process and the behavioral disturbances that often occur.  This is the most difficult thing to do, because everything … Continue reading

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Dementia Caregiver and Fatigue……….Tips to Get Relief

As a Physician, I have seen every aspect of dementia caregiver fatigue.  Many people take on the role of being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia without realizing the task they have decided to undertake. This is due … Continue reading

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