Archives for Dementia care

How to Provide Dementia Care during COVID-19 & Beyond

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult under “typical” circumstances. With daily life so heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to know how to continue to provide care for your loved one with dementia. Here are 5 considerations when caring for your loved one during COVID-19:   1. Encouraging safe hygiene practices The Alzheimer’s Association has stated that having dementia has shown no connection for increased risk of contracting COVID-19. However, certain dementia-related behaviors may lead a person with dementia to be more vulnerable. Help with Washing Hands in Dementia Care. A person with dementia may
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