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Giving Specialized Dementia Care Laura Wayman, The Dementia
Whisperer Author of A Loving Approach to Dementia Care
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Presented by: Laura Wayman, Director of Dementia Care Services
Comfort Keepers (based in Northern CA ) and Comfort Keepers
Together-Changing the World of Dementia Care
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A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to Dementia
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What is Dementia? Resistance to Care Short TermMemory Loss
Difficulty Processing Information Confusion Dementia is the List of
Symptoms Showing Loss of Normal Brain Function
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There Are Over 70 Estimated Causes of Dementia
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I am caring for my dad, who has advanced Alzheimers and memory
loss. He thinks I am mom. I look very much like her when she was
his young bride. My challenge is that he keeps making sexual
advances at me. How can I manage this uncomfortable situation?
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Build Your Village---- Join A Support Group
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Stay Calm, Confident, Patient and Present in the Moment