Caregiving for Adults with Dementia
Dementia is a common diagnosis for an aging population, and families impacted have many unknowns about the road ahead. For some, this diagnosis can affect the whole family system, leading to increased caregiving demands, stress, guilt and burnout.
You might:
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observe increased stress and anxiety
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feel uncertain, stress, and/or overwhelmed
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wonder what the future holds
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be looking for ways to support your loved one in a way that also honors their wishes
Examples: New diagnosis for family members, managing health appointments and medical procedures, changes in acuity of illness, finding balance in shifting routines
How We Can Help
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Identify sources of stress
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Process underlying thoughts and feelings
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Provide a supportive space dedicated to those who are helping others
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Gain tools and resources for using music purposefully with your loved one
Our Approach
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Understanding your specific situation and tailoring it for you
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Processing thoughts and feelings as they evolve
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Integrating mindfulness practices, coping tools and resources, both music and non-music focused
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Use music listening, lyric analysis, or songwriting to facilitate reminiscence and meaning-making