How can you deal with the frustration of dementia?

Whose?: One of the hardest things life offers - for the elder and for everyone who cares for them. Frustration is a very apt word. Get help that helps. You need to be selective since there is a lot of info - use what helps. There are support groups, bloggers and professional specialists and also scammers. Try to gently end a bad interaction & continue later. Agree on code words/actions that help soothe.

Burnout Risk: Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenge and very frustrating, especially as the dementia worsens. Behavior is most difficult during the mild to moderate stages as it can be very difficult to try and reason with them. One of the most important steps is enrolling in a dementia caregiver support group where others can share, learn and support each other during this difficult time.