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How to Prevent Someone With Dementia From Hitting You



People with dementia can sometimes become aggressive or violent when you try to provide hands on care like bathing or dressing someone with dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Here is a simple and easy approach you can try the next time you need to help someone with dementia with activities of daily living. Make sure the thing you offer them to hold is soft.

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