When relating to a person with Alzheimer’s there are many guidelines to follow. I’m going to discuss five of the most basic ones here.
By Marie Marley
+Alzheimer's Reading Room
Yesterday afternoon I walked into Mary’s spacious room. Mary is a woman who has few visitors and whom I’ve volunteered to spend a little time with every week. I greeted her, complimented her on her beautiful turquoise sweater, and shook her hand.
Then I sat down at her little table that was overflowing with books, photographs, the newspaper and other items she wants to keep close at hand. I started off by picking up a small framed photo of Mary with her husband and three children – two sons and a daughter.
+Bob DeMarco , +Alzheimer's Reading Room To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit the Alzheimer's Reading Room
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