What Dementia Caregivers Wish Someone Would Have Told Them

What Dementia Caregivers Wish Someone Would Have Told Them By Esther Heerema, MSW Ever heard the phrase, "What you don't know won't hurt you"? Well, in the case of being a family member or caregiver for someone who's living with dementia, that phrase just isn't true. In the article below, caregivers shares 8 things they wish someone would've told them earlier in their process of learning about Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia.If these truths are helpful, feel free to pass them on.  Alzheimer's: When What You Don't Know Can Hurt You  Listen in on some sage advice from caregivers who wish someone would have told them these 8 truths about dementia READ NOW What to Do When Someone with Dementia Wants Her Mom or Dad  Because of memory loss and disorientation, sometimes people who are living with demenita get confused and call out for their mother or father. Here are some tips on how to respond when that happene. READ NOW How to Spot Hidden Signs of Depression in People with Dementia  Since dementia often impairs the ability to communicate, it can be harder for family members or medical caregivers to see depression. Learning what depression can look like in persons with dementia can help diagnose and treat this condition that significantly impacts quality of life.  READ NOW What Are the Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease? Is It Curable?  While the Alzheimer's Association says that Alzheimer's is the only one of the top 10 causes of death without an effective treatment or cure, there are a few medications that have been approved by the FDA to treat it. Their effectiveness is limited, however, so some people also supplement them with complimentary and alternative approaches.  READ NOW What Causes Death in People with Alzheimer's Disease  Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, but why do people die from it? READ NOW Bright Light Therapy for People with Alzheimer's Disease?  Perhaps you're familiar with those who live with depression and use light therapy as part of their treatment. But, did you know that bright light therapy has also been explored with some interesting results for those with dementia?  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Are You More of an Extrovert or an Introvert? Is Alzheimer's Disease Inherited? Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Quiz: Are You an 'Adrenaline Junkie?' Quiz: Do You Worry Too Much Does your child have any symptoms of diabetes? Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? What Does Your Diet Say About You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND 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 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.