Dementia Caregiver Guide

A dementia caregiver's guide can help you handle the emotional, mental and physical challenges of caring for an elderly patient. Find out how to get support, advice and guidance through AgingCare's articles, experts and caregiver community.

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Must Read Books for Caregivers
Elder care is not easy and can make caregivers feel isolated, so here is a list of books that can help you cope with all aspects of caregiving.
"Elder Rage" How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents"
Jacqueline Marcell author and radio personality gives tips on dealing with the stress of being a caregiver for elderly parents.
How “Role Reversal” or Other Catch Phrases Skew Your Thoughts
Are you now “parenting your parents?” Is this what they mean by “role reversal? Well, yes and no.

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Q&A with the Experts on Dementia Caregiver Guide

Both of my parents have dementia. How can I handle their outbursts?
When both elderly parents have dementia it's a very difficult situation. Seek your doctor's advice to find out about new medication that might control their agitation and verbally abusive behavior.

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Study Shows Startling Lack of Doctor Communication About Feeding Tube Insertion
A gastric feeding tube represents one way to nourish dementia-stricken elders who lose the ability to eat. However, research indicates that many doctors are not having discussions with caregivers regarding the pros and cons of feeding tube insertion.

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