It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of dementia. The person who once greeted you with warmth and kindness now reacts with frustration or even anger. It’s confusing. It’s painful. And if you’re honest, when faced with aggression and agitation in a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it can feel like a personal attack. But it’s […]
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Primary caregivers supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease often face the challenge of finding a quiet moment for themselves—whether it’s a brief bathroom break, a quick shower, or just stepping into another room. Dealing with a phenomenon known as shadowing in dementia adds an extra layer of complexity to these moments of respite. Shadowing occurs when
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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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