Supporting Someone with a Diagnosis
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Here are some tips from the Alzheimer’s Association, on caring for yourself and supporting someone who is living with a diagnosis.
- Always speak respectfully to the person, not about them
- Include your loved one in conversations and activities
- Be patient and allow extra time for things
- Join groups or message boards with other people who are in your position
- Don’t be discouraged, you can play a positive role in the path forward
- Communicate openly, it’s an adjustment, not the end
Resources and Guides
As a family member, friend, or caregiver, your understanding is the most powerful tool you have to reduce your own concerns – and best support the ones you love. Don’t let the stigma of talking or thinking about it keep you from showing up and caring for yourself, too.
You’re not alone. Get the facts on being a caregiver in South Dakota.
Overwhelmed is Understandable
Things You Can Do to Take Care of Yourself While Caring for Another.
When Home Care is No Longer an Option
Resources to help find the best place for your loved one.
Succession. Planning. And Care for Your Loved One’s Finances
How to protect assets with peace of mind.
When You’re Not the Caregiver — But You Still Care:
How to Support a Loved One with Memory Concerns.
Overcoming Stigma | Alzheimer's Association
Find resources to help individuals living with Alzheimer's and their families navigate the challenges of social stigma and misconceptions.
Dementia Friends Rooms Experience Groups
This interactive virtual simulation helps users identify early signs of dementia and learn how to better support those living with it.
SD Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Supporting a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Caregivers and loved ones carry a lot of emotional weight. Hear first hand from someone who has experienced it, and balances the many feelings of caring for a loved one, with the need to still care for themself, too.
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