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I’m going to attach a few link. I don’t know how well the links will work you may need to copy and paste.

This is a staging tool that is very helpful.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6372d16ea4e02c7ce64425b7/t/63f7b80d80d8aa3e3aa4a47d/1677178894184/DBAT.pdf

This is a very informative article.

https://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/210580/1/understanding-the-dementia-experience#hlangandcommun

You can also look in groups under new caregivers for resources.

My uncle has dementia, and what I wish I'd known sooner is how much the disease impacts the caregiver, too.

For his wife, the biggest stressor will be the "hidden work"of the constant vigilance, repeating information, and managing the emotional fallout that others don't see. Your support needs to focus on her as much as him. Offer her regular "time outs" or respite care, even if it's just a couple of hours so she can leave the house alone. When you visit, don't just ask, "How can I help?" but say, "I'm going to do the laundry and grocery run now," or "I'll sit with him so you can take a nap." As an added layer of security, look into wearable devices like the Medical Guardian MG Mini or mySeniorCareHub's SmartLink Smartwatch. These can offer GPS tracking and emergency help features, which can be invaluable peace of mind, especially regarding wandering.

For your brother, I wish I had learned sooner that logic doesn't work. Trying to correct them or argue over reality only causes distress. Embrace "therapeutic fibbing" or redirection; validating his feeling, even if his reality is wrong, is far more important than correcting a memory lapse. Also, set up routines and simple environments as soon as possible. As the disease progresses, familiarity is his safety net. Finally, start gathering legal and financial documents now while he still has the capacity to make his wishes known. Good luck to your family.