Helpful tips for families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Using distraction in dementia care

When dementia affects an aging loved one’s sense of reality, trying to correct them often makes things harder. Practicing validation and gentle redirection can ease frustration and help you connect with compassion.

Managing anger as a family caregiver

Taking care of an aging loved one can test your patience in ways you never expected. Feeling angry doesn’t make you a bad caregiver—it makes you human. What matters is how you respond to the emotion.