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Independent Living
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 The tendency of Alzheimer’s disease to progressively affect a patient’s mental and physical capabilities over time can be particularly challenging for the person or persons acting as caregiver. In the early stages of the disease, patients can usually perform the routine tasks that they always have, such as preparing meals, bathing themselves and generally managing their households.
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Independent Living
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 When your elderly family member reaches the point of needing assistance, it’s a very emotional time for both you and your family member. In many cases your elderly relative may not look at the situation the same way you do, and the stress of the situation can leave you overwhelmed.
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Independent Living
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 Dementia and paranoia seem to go together hand-in-hand. Just try to imagine how frustrating and frightening it must be to live in a world where your things constantly disappear, someone else is in control of your money, conversations often don't make sense, and you wake up every morning in a strange place. This is the world of the dementia sufferer. Is it any wonder that suspicions and "paranoia" often accompany Alzheimer's disease and the related dementias?
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Independent Living
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 Guilt and second guessing are common feelings in the landscape of care giving. Guilt can propel you to be the best you can be …or it can immobilize you.
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Independent Living
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As a caregiver, you’re under a lot of stress. It’s common to go into a “caregiving frenzy” and let your own health suffer. Watch out for: |
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