Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
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http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=391 
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Description
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, or take care of themselves. This fact sheet provides some practical strategies for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties often encountered when caring for a person with dementia.