Alzheimer's - They Love Us More

It is not unusual for an Alzheimer's caregiver to wonder if the person living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia still loves them. Do they?The simple actions that person living with dementia enact each day can lead us to only one conclusion.Search the Alzheimer's Reading Room for Answers to Your Questions, and Solutions to ProblemsByBob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomListen Now or Continue ReadingSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:Many Alzheimer's and dementia patientsshadow their caregiver. This means they follow us around, or call out our name when when they can't see us..Article -Alzheimer's Care - Me and My Alzheimer's ShadowI alluded to this phenomena when I wrote -Topic -Alzheimer's Care You Cannot Leave a Person Living with Alzheimer's AloneAlzheimer's patientsoften become angry when we leave them for any period of time. They asked for us repeatedly and want to know when we are coming back. They miss us fiercely.Topic -Why do dementia patients get angryThey miss us because we are their connection to the world. They miss us because they rely on us to protect them against any and all demons real or imagined.Have you ever given any real thought to this phenomena? You should.What does it mean?They Love Us MoreArticle -They Never Forget How You Made Them FeelArticle -The Power of Purpose in Our LivesArticle -The Effect of Emotional Super Glue in Alzheimer's CareTopic -How to Solve Dementia Care ProblemsArticle -What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s a...

Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - October 31, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's alzheimer's symptoms Alzheimers Dementia dementia care family caregiving health help alzheimer's help with dementia care life news love shadowing Source Type: blogs