"Ten Absolutes" for Alzheimer's Caregiving

Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease face daily stress and discouragement. The care they provide will not improve the mental or physical health of their loved one. Instead they are forced to bear witness to a gradual descent from which, sadly, there is almost no chance of return.

The June 2005 edition of North Shore Women's Journal reported "ten absolutes" for Alzheimer's caregiving which may help to ease the burden of caring for someone with this terrible disease:

Never argue – agree;
Never reason – divert;
Never shame – detract;
Never lecture – reassure;
Never remember – reminisce;
Never say "I told you" – repeat;
Never say "You can't" – say "Do what you can do;"
Never command or demand – ask or model;
Never condescend – encourage or praise;
Never force – reinforce.

To read the article in its entirety, visit: http://www.nswj.com/seniors_doherty_jun05.htm

Source: PRWeb, 7-1-05

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