A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: 5 Common Dementia Behaviors and How Caregivers can Cope

Just as every person living with dementia experiences the disease differently, every person caring for a loved one living with dementia has an experience that’s uniquely theirs.

But all dementia caregivers share (at least) one thing in common: there comes a point in a time when your loved one’s dementia-related behaviors will be a challenge to manage.

Matt Perrin, Carallel’s Director of Caregiver Engagement is joined by Sheila Schultz, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Carallel Care Advocate, to discuss five of the most common challenging behaviors and–and practical tips for managing each.

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Sheila Schultz Care Advocate and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Sheila is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Care Advocate at Carallel. A lifelong learner whose motto is “Looking at life with relaxed attention changes what you see” works daily with caregivers from across the country–helping them solve problems, reduce stress, and build resilience.

Matt Perrin Director of Caregiver Engagement, Carallel

Matt spent 8+ years as a family caregiver for his mother who was living with Alzheimer’s Disease. At Carallel, Matt drives the digital content development and distribution strategy. His focus is on supporting caregivers by providing the practical, relatable, and informative perspective people need — wherever they may be in their journey of caring for a loved one.

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