Abusive behavior toward caregiver by senior with dementia diagnosis

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    ms-Cynthia
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    Is it normal for someone with dementia to say hurtful, hateful stuff and then deny they said it?

    at 7:38 pm #891

    CalCompanion
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    A caretaker in the home of a senior — especially a woman — who has dementia and lashes out in rage or frustration frequently will not stay long in the home. At this point, the senior really is better off in an skilled nursing facility that has units specializing in dementia care.

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