The Importance of Self Concept and Self Esteem in Alzheimer's Care

When it comes to Alzheimer's caregiving it is very difficult to be positive because at the outset few of us have any concept of what to do.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomSelf concept, the concept of self.Self concept defines how you think or feel about yourself. Basically, self concept is a determining factor in what youbelieve you can do; and, what you believe you can't do.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaListen Now or Continue ReadingThe concept of self is determined by ourexperiences.In the case of Alzheimer's caregivingit is very difficult to be positive because at the outset few of us have any concept of what to do.Learn More -How to Communicate with an Alzheimer's PatientTake me for example. When asked,I tell people you could put everything I knew about Alzheimer's in a "thimble" when it first came a knocking on the door with Dotty.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join NowI didn't know what to do, and back in 2003 there wasn't much of what I could describe as help, insight, or advice available. Now, there is a lot more information available, a lot more sharing on the Internet,and if the typical caregiver hunts long and hard with a positive attitude they can find the information they need.Or, you can search here for over 5,000 articles andlearn more about how to solve and deal with the problems you face each day.Learn More -The Power of Purpose in Our LivesYesterday, while I was telling someoneabout my s...
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