How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia

Dementia is a medical condition that affects the brain causing memory loss and problems with reasoning and communication. There are several types of dementia which include: Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and Frontotemporal dementia.

This article will show you how to be a caretaker of someone who suffers from dementia.

Instructions

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  Build a strong caregiver team consisting of loved ones, family and friends, the family doctor, social workers, and home health aides. This is a very important first step for someone suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's disease.

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  Enlist the help of local support agencies which are useful resources that can provide additional support, tips and advice.

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  Care for yourself. Start planning for the future and talk about the legal and financial matters.

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  Get the durable power of attorney, advance directives and living wills written and keep in a safe place. Talk to the loved one about opening joint accounts with the caregiver.