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How to Stay Connected: What Can You Do for a Friend with Dementia?

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia. Finding out your friend has been diagnosed with dementia can be heartbreaking and confusing, leaving you to wonder what can you do for a friend with dementia to continue your bond. Supporting a friend through this progressive illness requires patience, flexibility, and a focus on person-centered care that emphasizes their remaining abilities.