13 Ethical Dilemmas in Caring for People with Alzheimer's

You want to do the right thing, but sometimes, it's not always clear what that is, especially in dementia care when the person might be unable to weigh in on what their choices are. Here are 13 common ethical dilemmas and some thoughts on where to start in deciding the best course of action.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 13 Ethical Dilemmas in Caring for People with Alzheimer's You want to do the right thing, but sometimes, it's not always clear what that is, especially in dementia care when the person might be unable to weigh in on what their choices are. Here are 13 common ethical dilemmas and some thoughts on where to start in deciding the best course of action. Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert Do People with Dementia Die Faster in Nursing Homes or at Home?   One fear is that a loved one might decline, and eventually die, more quickly in a facility than he would at home. Is this accurate?... Read more   READ NOW Right or Wrong? Ethical Dilemmas in Dementia Care   Is it okay to fib to a person with dementia? What about hiding their medicines in their food? How about taking away their car keys? We address these and 10 other ethical questions that arise in dementia care... Read more READ NOW What Is Executive Functioning and How Is It Affected by Dementia?   Although memory impairment often goes along with executive impairment, a person can also show no memory problems but still be impaired in decision-making and executive functioning. How is the executive functioning of several different types of dementia affected? ... Read more READ NOW How Is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed? What Doctor Should You See?   f you or someone you know is showing some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's, what should you do? How do you know if it's Alzheimer's or just some normal forgetfulness?...Read more   READ NOW Need to Justify Your Chocolate Habit? Here's Help for That   Chocolate- Many of us love it. But, is it good for anything besides our taste buds? Some research says certain types of chocolate have significant benefits for our brain...Read more   READ NOW The Benefits of Reality Orientation for People with Dementia   Reality orientation has its fans and its foes. Here's when to use it and when to choose an approach such as validation therapy instead...Read more READ NOW A Resolution Worth Keeping: Take Better Care of Your Brain   It's the beginning of February. How are you doing with your resolutions? Here's a reminder of why it's important to keep your resolve to take better care of your brain...Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • If You Are Over 35 You Should Read This • Help! I'm Over 40 and Can't Lose Weight! • 11 Ways to Lose Weight in Your 50s and 60s • FDA Warning About Thyroid Drug Propylthiouracil / PTU • MD: Bernie Sanders in Good Health, Treated for Hypothyroidism • Try Cincinnati's Take on Chili • Gluten-Free? Watch Out for Kissing - It's Really Easy to Get Glutened • What Women Can Do to Speed Up Weight Loss Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.