Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors 217. 3 Dementia Caregiver Tips: How To Control Anger, Deal With Paranoia & Sundowning
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Jan 17, 2025 Caring for someone with dementia can lead to intense emotional challenges. Discover practical strategies for managing anger, paranoia, and the tough decision of when a loved one can no longer live alone. The discussion reframes challenging behaviors as normal reactions amplified by communication barriers. Throughout the conversation, faith acts as a cornerstone, providing caregivers with strength and purpose. This journey of caregiving is portrayed not just as a duty, but as an enriching opportunity for personal growth.
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Challenging Behaviors Are Misunderstood
- What we call challenging behaviors are actually normal human behaviors magnified by communication gaps.
- These behaviors reflect struggles in relationship and communication rather than pure difficulty.
Use the Dementia Peace Framework
- Use the Dementia Peace Framework: Person, Environment, Activities, Caregiver, and Educate others.
- Analyze behaviors considering all these factors to find underlying triggers and improve response.
Caregiver Emotion Impacts Care
- Check your own emotions as a caregiver when faced with anger from the person with dementia.
- Your emotional state influences theirs and can escalate or defuse situations.