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Alzheimer’s Care is a tough and confusing disease for both the caregiver and the person having Alzheimer’s. If you want to find out more, we’ll be glad to help you.

When faced with Alzheimer’s disease individuals with dementia are aware of their mental impairment. Most usually respond to their memory problems in a way that is typical of their personality. Some are passive and resigned to their fate; some are angry and abrasive; but almost all are depressed with low self-esteem. And I seen some people deny it and hide it from the family.

Individuals with Alzheimer’s become more clinging and dependent and lose the ability to do the things they once enjoyed. As a family caregiver, your loved one’s behavior may shock or bewilder you. You may be anxious and searching for ways to cope. Let me suggest a few tips that are helpful to use with your loved one when daily tasks that were once automatic become difficult and result in frustration, fear, agitation and even aggression.

1. Limit choices – Having fewer options makes deciding easier. Whether it is laying out clothes for dressing or choosing between coffee and tea, it is important to limit choices for easier decision-making. Reducing distractions also helps a person with Alzheimer’s disease focus on one thing at a time.

2. Involve your loved one as much as possible – Set up successful accomplishments each day that allow your loved one to do tasks he or she is still able to do. This may require some cueing, prompting and patience. For example, you can place an electric razor or a hairbrush in your loved one’s hand and use verbal cues such as “shave your face,” or “brush your hair.”

3. Allow more time – Keep in mind that everything takes more time when your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. Providing simple one-step instructions and allowing more time to perform a task may be necessary.