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About caregiving

Caregiving


Caring for a person with memory loss or dementia can be rewarding but also challenging at times. The impact of dementia will cause the usual ways of interacting to be less and less effective. Family and friends need to learn new skills and change the way they interact with the person to preserve dignity and confidence, enhance daily life and create successful situations.

The following information can help caregivers provide the best possible care for those with the disease, while maintaining their own health and well-being.

10 steps to planning for Alzheimer’s disease & other dementias:
A guide for family caregivers PDF