How to cope with difficult dementia behaviors

Creating a peaceful environment can help to prevent difficult behavior in dementia patients. Valley News/Metro Creative Connection photo
Alissa SauerLeisure CareAny dementia symptoms can make caregiving difficult – especially to a loved one watching their loved one suffer and change as the disease progresses. As dementia progresses through early-stage, mid-stage and late-stage the role of the caregiver will also progress, becoming increasingly holistic in nature.These eight tips can help people navigate the more stressful times of dementia caregiving.Create a peaceful environment.Use calm, subtle colors to decorate, turn off unnecessary noise from a TV and reduce clutter. Simplifying your environment can help your loved one relax and feel less overwhelmed and confused.Limit communication.It may not be necessary to tell your loved one things that will cause them stress or despair and it will sa
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