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Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution among family members is essential because when family dynamics are strained, it can hinder the effectiveness of caregiving and support. The goal of resolving conflict is to foster understanding, empathy, and cooperation, ultimately benefiting everyone involved. Here is an overview and tips for achieving harmony.

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The Benefits of a Daily Routine

A consistent daily routine provides structure and comfort for people suffering from dementia and their caregivers. Plan to continually explore, experiment, and adjust the activities based on the mood and the abilities of your loved one with dementia. Here’s an overview and sample daily schedule.

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Caregiver Guilt

Feelings of guilt are normal for caregivers, yet they are difficult to process. Recognizing and understanding the source of the guilt is the first step towards finding a way to cope with these feelings. Here are some of the more common reasons caregivers give for feeling guilty, and stragegies for coping.

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Órdenes de no resucitar (DNR): ¿Qué son y debo discutirlas con mi ser querido?

Muchos cuidadores familiares identifican asumir el papel de tomadores de decisiones médicas para un ser querido como uno de sus mayores desafíos. A continuación se presentan algunos pasos que un cuidador familiar puede seguir para apoyar con confianza los deseos de su ser querido en cuanto a las decisiones médicas al final de su vida.

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Gestión de la incontinencia

Muchos cuidadores dicen que lidiar con la incontinencia es una de las partes más desafiantes de sus deberes. Pero con paciencia, compasión y las últimas herramientas, puede afrontar este desafío preservando al mismo tiempo la privacidad y la dignidad de su ser querido.

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