Proxy with Yowei Shaw

Decoding the Feelings of People with Alzheimer's [TEASER]

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When someone with Alzheimer's gets upset about something that isn't actually happening, it can be easy to dismiss their feelings. But what if we approached those feelings not as problems to get rid of, but mysteries to solve? Psychologist Claudia Drossel unpacks the feelings of people with Alzheimer's and how to decode them to use as a guide to give better care.


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  • Learn more about Claudia Drossel's work at Eastern Michigan University
  • Caregiving resources from Claudia


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