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Supporting a Loved One in Denial of Their Diagnosis
Given that the early stages of dementia are marked by forgetfulness and confusion, it’s no wonder a loved one may not seem to understand the illness they have. And some outright deny it. Here’s how to best support your loved one and information to help you understand this challenging situation.
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.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders: What Are They, and Should I Discuss Them With My Loved One?
Many family caregivers identify taking on the role of medical decision maker for a loved one as one of their greatest challenges. Here are some steps that a family caregiver can take to confidently support their loved one’s wishes for end-of-life medical decisions.
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