We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, and nothing feels better than enjoying a good laugh with friends. For people who have loved ones with dementia, however, the often challenging nature of the disease can seem like anything but a laughing matter. Still, humor is an essential part of dealing with stressful situations, …
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Caring for a loved one who has dementia is often stressful. It can be challenging to understand and deal with difficult behaviors caused by dementia. Add in the daily stresses of work and family obligations, as well as the worries brought on by a global pandemic, and many family caregivers can feel lost and overwhelmed. …
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Dementia creates significant changes in a senior loved one. Couple that with a sensitive issue like incontinence and providing care can begin to feel overwhelming. Incontinence is difficult enough to manage for older adults who do not have a cognitive impairment, however, it is even more challenging when a senior has dementia. Incontinence may be …
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