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   How can family and friends help a person with dementia?

   • It is important that family, friends and carers are aware of this because they are able to influence how a person with dementia sees themselves. They should try to treat the person with dementia as an individual rather than defining them by the condition or focusing on negative aspects such as lost abilities.

   Understanding and supporting a person with dementia

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   What should I do if my family member has dementia?

   • You may need to be the one to contact friends and family members. Suggest the best way to communicate with your family member with dementia, such as what to expect or activities they may still enjoy together. This may help you keep these sources of support close to you and the person you care for, at a time when you most need them.

   Understanding how your relationship may change

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   What responsibilities do family members have if a relative has dementia?

   • Family members have to take on different responsibilities when a relative is diagnosed with dementia. Sons and daughters of a parent with dementia may become caregivers and husbands and wives of the person with dementia see their roles change. They often find themselves in the role of primary caregiver.

   Understanding how your relationship may change

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   How does dementia affect a family member?

   • The family member with dementia usually becomes the family’s centre of attention. A Energy is focused on this person. This can lead to other family members, including spouses or other children, feeling neglected. They may become resentful because they feel they are not getting the attention they need.

   Understanding how your relationship may change

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   How can a caregiver help a person with dementia?

   • Join a caregiver's support group online or in person. Meeting other caregivers will give you a chance to share stories and ideas and can help keep you from feeling isolated. Take breaks each day. Try making a cup of tea or calling a friend. Spend time with friends and keep up with hobbies. Get exercise as often as you can.

   Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia - Alzheimers.…

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2. alzheimer.ca › en › help-supportI have a friend or family member who lives with dementia

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   I have a friend or family member who lives with dementia. Someone you know – a partner, a parent, a sibling, a friend, a coworker – has dementia. What can you do to help? Learn more about dementia and how you can be dementia-friendly.

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     First steps for families after diagnosis

3. www.alzheimers.org.uk › get-support › help-dementiaUnderstanding and supporting a person with dementia

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   Carers, friends and family can help the person with dementia to feel valued and included. How to help someone with dementia. Support should be sensitive to the person as an individual. This is called person-centred care. Support should also focus on promoting their wellbeing and meeting their needs.

4. www.alzheimers.gov › life-with-dementia › tipsTips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia

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   May 13, 2024 · Find tips for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, including tips on everyday care, changes in behavior and communication, and caregiver health.

5. www.nia.nih.gov › health › alzheimers-andHelping Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer’s Disease

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   Share resources to help them understand what you and the person with Alzheimer’s are experiencing. Give examples of ways they can help, such as visiting, providing meals, or helping with home safety modifications. Let them know you need breaks.

6. www.alzheimercalgary.ca › news › 2020/9/3How to Support a Friend With Dementia and Their Family

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   Sep 3, 2020 · Here are some ideas to support a friend living with dementia or come up with a plan that is unique to your friend’s experience and act on it. Loss of friends and connections. A loss of good friends is one of the issues faced by people with Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia makes the person feel disconnected with events and people around them.

7. alzheimer.ca › en › help-supportUnderstanding how your relationship may change | Alzheimer ...

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   Someone you know – a partner, a parent, a sibling, a friend, a coworker – has dementia. What can you do to help? Learn more about dementia and how you can be dementia-friendly.

8. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dementiaDementia and relationships - NHS

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   Try to explain what your diagnosis means and the ways in which family and friends can help and support you. The health or social care professional who helped with your care plan, your GP or a dementia support worker at your local Alzheimer's Society can help with this if you'd like them to.