- Stay in touch — show you care. A card, a call or a visit all mean a lot.
- Treat the person with respect and dignity. Focus on all that the person with dementia can do.
- Do the little things. Drop off dinner or run an errand.
- Be specific when offering help. Tackle a task on the family’s to-do list.
- Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s. Learn about its effects and how to respond.
- Include everyone in activities. Plan a picnic or dinner at your place; include the person with the disease whenever possible.
- Be a good listener. Support and accept — try not to judge.
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle. Suggest practical tips to exercise and eat right.
- Allow the family some personal time. Fill in as a caregiver, when needed.
- Keep all family members in mind. From tots to elders, each person reacts uniquely.
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