Active Alzheimer’s disease in communities right across Canada, the Society • Need to feel valued • Offers information, support and education Ways to help • May be concerned about how the disease programs for people with dementia, their will affect them and their families families and caregivers • Need companionship • Funds research to find a cure and improve • Strive to maintain an active and the. [...] mailto:info%40alzheimer.ca?subject= Caring for the caregiver Alzheimer’s disease Take time to listen Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, If the caregiver feels overwhelmed and needs to degenerative disease of the brain. [...] of a person’s life – the ability to think, Give the caregiver a break understand, remember, communicate Communication is key Offer to visit the person with Alzheimer’s Use gestures as well as words. [...] Encourage the caregiver to use this conversation, allowing time for the person to time to enjoy their favourite hobby, run some respond. [...] I came to Suggest an outing to the park or a visit to your As more and more people are being visit you today.” home.
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