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People who have Alzheimer's disease or other disorders causing dementia eventually need help with daily routines, such as bathing, dressing, eating and using the bathroom. This personal and hands-on assistance requires regular, frequent closeness and touching. Sometimes this type of care is welcomed or tolerated, but a person with dementia can be uncomfortable or distressed by it.

If you care for someone with dementia, consider the following tips to help you provide care that is supportive, respectful and beneficial.