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  Find people you can talk to for support and information. Join a dementia support group. Try not to blame yourself or the person with dementia. Talking to others will help you get through this. Contact your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter. Consider enrolling your family member in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Safe Return® Program, which helps …

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There are many practical strategies that caregivers can use when a person with Alzheimer’s disease is reluctant or refuses to bathe.  Here are some tips to consider: Evaluate the best time of day for bathing.  You should consider when in the morning or evening that your loved one is most relaxed.  This may require you …

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Encouragement can be a key element to a successful meal. Sit close and smile to get the attention of the person you are assisting. Give necessary directions in simple phrases to guide her to eat and drink at meals. Provide a comfortable atmosphere by checking room temperature, providing good lighting, and using comfortable chairs at …

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