Try: Caregivers often have conflicts with the Care recipient (cr) learning to managing this conflict is important to a normal relationship as a caregiver you will likely see a wide range of responses to conflict unfortunately many cr’s lack full capacity this can increase the possibility of bad reactions to conflict the following are lists of healthy and unhealthy ways of managing and resolving conflict unhealthy responses to conflict an inability to recognize and respond to the things that matter to the other person explosive angry hurtful and resentful reactions the withdrawal of love resulting in rejection isolation shaming and fear of abandonment an inability to compromise or see the other person’s side the fear and avoidance of conflict; the expectation of bad outcomes healthy responses to conflict the capacity to recognize and respond to the things that matter to the other person calm non-defensive and respectful reactions a readiness to forgive and forget and to move past the conflict without holding resentments or anger the ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing a belief that facing conflict head is the best thing for both sides information references helpguide org

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Try: Vascular dementia is the second most common kind of dementia in care recipients cr there is not yet a known cure for vascular dementia so prevention is essential to treatment the best way to prevent vascular dementia is to lower the risk of stroke this means getting high blood pressure under control the best way to improve your health is to reduce cholesterol levels and moderately exercise but even if the cr has already been diagnosed with vascular dementia it’s not too late to do anything about it if you treat the risk factors that led to vascular dementia you may be able to slow the progression of the disease and possibly reverse some of the symptoms the most important thing is minimizing the risk of having another stroke and making the dementia worse encourage the cr to quit smoking or eat healthier currently there are not any medications for the treatment of vascular dementia however a number of medications used to treat the cognitive symptoms of alzheimer’s disease appear to work for vascular dementia too note if the cr exhibits any of the symptoms of vascular dementia contact a physician immediately information references helpguide org

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Try: Caregivers often have conflicts with the Care recipient (cr) learning to managing this conflict is important to a normal relationship the following are a few basic principles to keep in mind when dealing with conflicts a conflict is more than just a disagreement it is a situation in which one or both parties perceive a threat whether or not the threat is real conflicts often continue to develop even when ignored because conflicts involve perceived threats to our well-being and survival they stay with us until we face and resolve them we respond to conflicts based on our perceptions of the situation not necessarily to an objective review of the facts our perceptions are influenced by our life experiences culture values and beliefs keep this in mind when dealing with a cr with decreased capacity conflicts trigger strong emotions if you aren’t comfortable with your emotions or able to manage them in times of stress you won’t be able to resolve conflict successfully remember the cr may not be able to control emotions well conflicts are an opportunity for growth when you’re able to resolve conflict in a relationship it builds trust as a caregiver you must be willing to work with the cr information references helpguide org

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Try: Caregivers often have conflicts with the Care recipient (cr) learning to managing this conflict is important to a normal relationship when conflict is mismanaged it can harm the relationship but when handled in a respectful and positive way conflict provides an opportunity for the individuals to become closer by learning the skills you need for successful conflict resolution the caregiver can face disagreements with confidence and keep relationships strong conflict often arises from differences it occurs whenever people disagree over their values motivations perceptions ideas or desires sometimes these differences look insignificant to one person but when a conflict triggers strong feelings a deep personal need is at the core of the problem everyone needs to feel understood nurtured and supported but the ways in which these needs are met vary widely differing needs for feeling comfortable and safe create some of the most severe challenges in a caregiving relationship it is important to acknowledge that both parties’ needs play important roles in the long-term success of most relationships and each deserves respect and consideration in a caregiving relationship a lack of understanding about each person can result in distance arguments and break-ups when you can recognize the legitimacy of conflicting needs and become willing to examine them in an environment of compassionate understanding it opens pathways to creative problem solving team building and improved relationships information references helpguide org

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Try: Nonverbal communication is important to communicate with the care recipient successful nonverbal communication depends on your ability to manage stress recognize your own emotions and understand the signals you’re sending and receiving this requires your full concentration and attention you need to stay focused on the moment-to-moment experience in order to fully understand what’s going on one way to have more effective nonverbal communication is to better manage stress stress compromises your ability to communicate when you are stressed out you are more likely to misread other people or you could send off confusing or off-putting nonverbal signals yourself also in order to send and receive accurate nonverbal cues you need to be aware of your emotions a caregiver also needs to be able to recognize the emotions of the cr emotional awareness enables a caregiver to accurately read the cr including the emotions she is feeling and the unspoken messages she is sending create trust in relationships by sending nonverbal signals that match up with your words respond in ways that show the cr that you understand notice and care know if the relationship is meeting your emotional needs giving you the option to either repair the relationship or move on information references helpguide org

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Try: A common misconception is that little can be done to prevent alzheimer’s or dementia new research reveals that lifestyle factors play a significant role in protecting the brain as we age by leading a brain-healthy lifestyle it may even be possible to prevent the symptoms of alzheimer’s disease entirely and slow down or even reverse the deterioration of aging there are steps that individuals can take to keep the brain healthy the health of the brain depends on many factors one of the more important factors include controllable lifestyle factors the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle are regular exercise healthy diet mental stimulation quality sleep stress management an active social life information references adapted from www helpguide org

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Try: One common memorization technique is to use mnemonics mnemonics the initial "m" is silent are clues of any kind that help us remember something usually by helping us associate the information we want to remember with a visual image a sentence or a word the following are examples of common mnemonic devices that are used to help improve memory visual image associate a visual image with a word or name to help remember them better positive pleasant images that are vivid colorful and three-dimensional will be easier to remember acronym an acronym is a word that is made up by taking the first letters of all the key words or ideas you need to remember and creating a new word out of them rhymes and alliteration rhymes alliteration a repeating sound or syllable and even jokes are a memorable way to remember more mundane facts and figures chunking chunking breaks a long list of numbers or other types of information into smaller more manageable chunks method of loci imagine placing the items to remember along a route you know well or in specific locations in a familiar room or building information references helpguide org

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Try: Stroke symptoms are sometimes difficult to detect in the Care recipient (cr) call 911 immediately if the cr experiences any of the following symptoms numbness paralysis or weakness on one side of the body or face trouble speaking e g slurring your words inability to repeat a simple sentence loss of vision or seeing double loss of balance and coordination e g dizziness trouble walking sudden severe headache may include a stiff neck vomiting or pain between your eyes information references helpguide org

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Try: Vascular dementia is one of the most common forms of dementia ranking only second to alzheimer’s disease vascular dementia is caused by chronic reduced blood flow to the brain, usually as the result of a stroke or series of strokes in many cases the strokes are so small that you may not notice any symptoms in the Care recipient (cr) but over time the damage adds up potentially leading to memory loss confusion and other signs of dementia vascular dementia represents a challenge for crs and their caregivers but with an understanding of the condition and a willingness to make important lifestyle changes it may be possible to prevent further blockages and compensate for brain damage that has already occurred vascular dementia refers to a subtle progressive decline in memory and cognitive functioning it occurs when the blood supply carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or diseased vascular system if blood supply is blocked for longer than a few seconds brain cells can die causing damage to the brain depending on the cr and the severity of the stroke or strokes vascular dementia may come on gradually or suddenly currently there is no known cure but the good news is that making certain lifestyle changes and using practical strategies may help prevent strokes compensate for cognitive loses and slow its development note if the cr shows signs of vascular dementia consult a doctor immediately information references helpguide org

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Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr while depression and sadness might seem to go hand and hand the cr may claim she is not sad at all the cr may feel low motivation a lack of energy or physical problems in fact physical complaints such as arthritis pain or worsening headaches are often more common symptoms of depression than emotional symptoms here are the signs that the cr may have depression as opposed to mere sadness unexplained or aggravated aches and pains feelings of hopelessness or helplessness anxiety and worries memory problems lack of motivation and energy slowed movement and speech irritability loss of interest in socializing and hobbies neglecting personal care skipping meals forgetting meds neglecting personal hygiene information references helpguide org

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