Involve the Person Receiving Care in the Decision Process
Involving the care recipient is a clear demonstration of respect and love. It also brings dignity, peace and self-affirmation to this delicate situation, lifting the sense of isolation and fear during uncertain times. This can cause some controversy, however, since some family members may instead want to “protect” the person from reality.
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Dianne Zimmerman serves on the board of the New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has worked on educational initiatives for Pfizer and recently founded a marketing firm, The Radiant Group.
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