Tag: Alzheimers Awareness Month

Lessons From A Dementia Caregiver

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. My husband was diagnosed with dementia at age 74. I went into dementia caregiving unprepared. Therefore, I offer a few lessons I learned to help other unprepared caregivers. Hug often and say “I love you.” Avoid arguments. Step back, leave, agree, or distract.   Let someone else be the bad …

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