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Caregiver Tips on Coping with Sleep Problems in Alzheimer's Disease

If you give care to someone with Alzheimer's who also has a disruptive sleep pattern, their lack of sleep quickly becomes your lack of sleep! It is exhausting for everyone. Sleep problems are common in people with dementia and can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease. Here are a few issues you need... Read moreChevron
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Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease

One of the most difficult, distressing and frightening situations for home caregivers or staff in care facilities, is aggression from someone who has Alzheimer's disease. As a nurse, both in psychiatry and general nursing, I was only hit a few times, but in every case it was by someone who had dementia. Aggression such as shouting, raising a hand... Read moreChevron

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