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Teachings and tips for family caregivers navigating the needs of their aging loved one.
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Manejar comportamientos difíciles
Para los cuidadores, algunos de sus mayores desafíos provienen de los cambios de humor, personalidad y comportamiento que pueden ocurrir cuando la enfermedad de Alzheimer afecta el cerebro. A continuación se ofrecen algunas recomendaciones para manejar estas situaciones.
Motivating Your Loved One to Do Physical Activity
Exercise can have enormous benefits. However, keeping your loved one with Alzheimer's disease motivated to exercise and do physical therapy can be a real challenge. After all, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that leads to loss of memory issues, mood swings, and multiple physical limitations. Here are some strategies you can use to encourage them.
Managing Incontinence
Many caregivers say that coping with incontinence is one of the most challenging parts of their duties. But with patience, compassion, and the latest tools, you can manage this challenge while preserving your loved one’s privacy and dignity.
Managing Difficult Behaviors
For caregivers some of their greatest challenges come from the mood, personality, and behavior changes that can occur as Alzheimer’s disease impacts the brain. Here are some recommendations for handling these situations.
The Apathy Syndrome
Nearly 40 to 50% of patients with dementia develop apathy in the early and intermediate stages of their disease. Here are the key symptoms to look for in your loved one.
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