12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier

12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier By Esther Heerema, MSW As professionals, we often tell people to make sure that they "take care of themselves." This is well-meaning advice, but as real-life caregivers, we know it's just not that easy.  That's why one of these 12 pieces of wisdom from dementia caregivers is to "Choose one small thing to do for yourself." Maybe you only have five minutes. Pick something in those five minutes that will help refill your mental and physical energy. 12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier  Read this advice from caregivers who've been there, so you don't have to say, "If only I would've known!" Take it from these dementia caregivers who have walked a mile (or thousands) in your dementia-caregiving shoes. READ NOW 13 Ethical Dilemmas in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias  Because Alzheimer's and other types of dementia affect the ability of the brain to make decisions and remember information, they often present various ethical dilemmas to family members and caregivers.   READ NOW 9 Tips for Hygiene and Grooming Issues in Dementia  As dementia develops and progresses, people often begin to have difficulty with their daily hygiene, and some become quite resistive to your help in this area. Try these practical strategies to help with this challenge in dementia.   READ NOW 6 Ways to Pay for Nursing Home Care  Nursing home care is expensive, so it pays to know your options for covering the costs. Here are 6 resources to pay for skilled nursing facility care.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT How to Prepare for Your First Beginners Pilates Class The 5 Types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Learn the Biology Behind Your Awful IBS Pain Learn the Biology Behind Your Awful IBS Pain Learn the Biology Behind Your Awful IBS Pain A DOTDASH 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.