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Working with families
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In the case with Betty and the daughter Gwen, Would advise Gwen to learn more about the AD so that she could respond more appropriatley to Betty and offer her support, suggesting that she might go to a support group, take some classes on AD. And simply talk to her and let her know how Betty feels after she...
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Why is this a challenging situation?
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The questions seem to be, why does Joyce "seem lonely" and why does she spend 5 to 6 hours a day keeping him from participating in activities? I don't think any progress can be made until we understand what Joyce's underlying fears or concerns are related to letting go of Bob. Perhaps sh...
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awdowiarz
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Helping Joyce
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Most people will realize as much, but guilt can start to build in proportion to the amount of care the loved one needs. As time passes, they will need more and more care. Eventually, you are going to have to determine whether a professional living facility is needed. For most families, it is. Making tha...
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heartofroseville
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Helping Joyce
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Joyce sounds like she needs more support than her husband at this time. Joyce has been a caregiver to him for years and transitioning out of the role is not always easy. For her this may be the only thing she can control, as everything else has left her control. I would suggest supporting Joyce by engagi...
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bgregg
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Joyce
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Joyce is in denial, she can not face nor accept the fact her husband has AD. Joyce, needs to get a life and let her husband acclimate himself to his new surroundings. Which sounds like he is doing quite well on his own. At activity time kindly tell to shut her mouth and let Bob answer for himself. Joyce, nee...
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