Living in a Parent's Home Can Complicate #caregiving: Shouldn't an adult child #caregiver have the right to make the home safer, even if the parent doesn't want any changes?
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Why #Caregivers Should Confront Rather Than Avoid a #Dementia Diagnosis: On balance, it is better to undergo testing and utilize whatever treatments are available than avoid the whole issue
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"Why Won't Mom Let Me Help Her": Delighted to appear on #Caregiver Dave's popular podcast, The Caregiver's Caregiver, discussing why parents resist care, as well as our forthcoming book, The @AARP Caregiver Answer Book. Thanks, Dave!! #caregivingyoutube.com/watch?v=hBFIhKMl…
FORTHCOMING #CAREGIVING BOOK: The AARP #Caregiver Answer Book, cowritten by me and @JuliaLMayer, is now available for preorder at the link below. Written in question-and-answer form, it is a practical, comprehensive guide
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FORTHCOMING #CAREGIVING BOOK: The AARP #Caregiver Answer Book, cowritten by me and @JuliaLMayer, is now available for preorder at the link below. Written in question-and-answer form, it is a practical, comprehensive guide
guilford.com/books/The-AARP-…
Please re-Tweet to raise awareness: People living with #dementia are communicating about their needs, even if we mistake their actions for random anger or aggression.
#Alzheimers#quote
Do’s and Don’ts for #Caregivers at the Holiday Dinner Table: Use the holiday get-together to build trust and awareness and, hopefully, greater cooperation in the future aarp.org/caregiving/basics/i…