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Being a Caregiver in the Orlando, Florida Area 

Being a caregiver in the Orlando, Florida Area can be an overwhelming and trying task for the caregiver. That is because the caregiver may feel overwhelmed because they have the weight of the world on them. They are trying to balance caring for a loved one or friend with juggling work and family. They are concerned for the health and well-being of their loved one or friend. There are things you can do to reduce the stress and tension associated with being a caregiver. 

These Alzheimer’s Communication Tips can help you better deal with communicating with your loved one or friend:

1. Never Argue, instead Agree. 

2. Never Reason, instead Divert. 

3. Never Shame, instead Distract. 

4. Never Lecture, instead Reassure. 

5.  Never say Remember, instead Reminisce. 

6.  Never say I Told You, instead Repeat/Regroup. 

7.  Never say You Can’t, instead do what they Can. 

8.  Never Command/Demand, instead Ask/Remodel. 

9. Never Condescend, instead Encourage. 

10. Never Force, instead Reinforce. 

Hopefully, these tips will help you have better communication with your loved one or friend.  Hopefully, using these tips will deescalate the agitation that your loved one or friend may exhibit from the frustration of dealing with their situation. Keeping your loved one or friend from becoming agitated will create a less stressful environment for you and your loved one or friend. 

Make sure you take some time for yourself. You need some me time. You need to make sure you do not get run down and exhausted. You need to keep yourself healthy. There are respite adult care centers in the greater Orlando area if you need a break from your caregiver tasks. You can ask your other family members and friends to help too. This will lighten your burden and give you a chance for some well-deserved necessary rest. 

If you have more questions regarding a Guardianship matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. You may also visit my website at: https//:www.AnnMarieGildenLaw.com

This article is for informational purposes only; and it does not form an attorney client privilege. 

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