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How can i help my grandfather, who has just been diagnosed with dementia?
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Support group: Alzheimer's association is a group that is very helpful in providing suppport. Also , the book the 36 hour day is an excellent resource. Alzheimer association has a website that is also very useful.
Answered 8/3/2012
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Spend time with him: Time is the best gift to give older adults. It can be helpful to learn more about demenia at websites like the alzheimers foundation too.
Answered 7/10/2013
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