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First, you must know WHAT you are dealing with and if it is dementia. Now, we introduce some strategies relating to HOW to care for a person with dementia. It is impossible to cover every situation that may arise, but some general principles improve life for everyone involved. We also share examples to which you might relate or from which, you might extrapolate. Note that these are guidelines, not rules. Every individual is distinct and every situation individual. And, none of us is perfect. In fact, one of the most important themes in dementia care is flexibility.
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Lipton, A.M., Marshall, C.D. (2013). The Seven Common Senses of Dementia Care. In: The Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4163-2_6
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