Social Behaviors and Stress Reduction
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
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- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
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Challenging social behaviors can accompany Alzheimer's disease, and can arise during times of stress for your loved one. Feeling confused can trigger mood swings and inappropriate behavior. Reducing stress for your loved one can help keep behavior in check. For instance, memory aids, speaking in short sentences, not getting angry or yelling, and maintaining a simple, daily routine can help.
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