Name: How to care for loved ones with Alzheimer's: Practical advice for family caregivers
Uploaded: 2026-09-21T12:08:24+08:00
Duration: 9 min 34 s
Description: Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's requires patience, empathy and adaptive caregiving strategies. Dr. Zhang Wei, director of the Center for Cognitive Neurology at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, emphasizes that non-pharmacological care is crucial for

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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's requires patience, empathy and adaptive caregiving strategies. Dr. Zhang Wei, director of the Center for Cognitive Neurology at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, emphasizes that non-pharmacological care is crucial for managing behavioral symptoms. Caregivers should prioritize emotional connection over logic, avoiding pitfalls like arguing over facts or stripping away independence through overprotection. Simple actions – validating feelings, using gentle distraction, and encouraging manageable daily tasks – go a long way in preserving the person's dignity and delaying cognitive decline.

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