1 of the Worst Emotions of Alzheimer's - "Guilt"

This article was adapted from SURVIVING ALZHEIMER'S: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaThe Frightened, Angry, Anxious, Mean Dementia Patient10 Tips for Communicating with an Alzheimer's and Dementia PatientsAre You Banging Your Head Against the Wall?3 Ways to Redirect a Dementia Patient and Embrace RealityTopics PagesWhat to do when dementia patient gets agitated6 Reasons Why You Might Have to Put Someone with Dementia in a Memory Care Facility or Nursing HomePaula Spencer Scott is the author ofSURVIVING ALZHEIMER'S: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers. She is a contributing editor at Caring.com, a former Woman's Day magazine columnist, and a fellow of the Met Life Foundation Journalists in Aging program. Her 11 other books include Momfidence, The Pregnancy Journal, and five books co-authored with doctors. Four close family members have had dementia.Original content source theAlzheimer's Reading RoomDefinitionsGuilt and shame, can paralyze us; or, they can be a catalyze that inspires us to take action.Grief is a form of deep sorrow that is often emotionally and psychologically overwhelming.Dementia care is the art of looking after and providing for the needs of a person living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.Resentment is often caused by a combination of disappointment, anger, and fear.Worry is a state of anxiety and uncertainty over the situation we find ourselves in,...
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