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DEMENTIA- UNDERSTANDING DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS

Meeting summary for Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - Monthly (03/12/2025) Quick recap The meeting focused on discussing difficult behaviors associated with dementia and providing support for caregivers, featuring insights from experts Ronice and Jessica. Strategies for understanding and managing challenging behaviors were shared, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and recognizing underlying causes. The discussion also covered self-care for caregivers, the Stronger Memory program for brain health, and the significance of maintaining connections with dementia patients through various activities and approaches. Next steps • Attendees to download the free Stronger Memory workbook from strongermemory.org for brain health exercises. • Caregivers to look into Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services offered by their employers for free therapy and support. • Caregivers to consider using music to connect with loved ones with dementia, as it can trigger memories and emotions. • Caregivers to explore occupational therapy resources and activities (like aprons with pockets and buttons) to keep dementia patients' hands busy and engaged. • Caregivers to try establishing routines for dementia patients to help reduce agitation and confusion. • Attendees to join the next monthly dementia caregiver support program meeting on the second Wednesday of next month. To learn more about support and get resources, go to https://dementiacaregiversupport.org/