Dear Eric: This morning, while reading “Caught in the Middle” I raced to the computer to add to your advice about family members who want to come visit despite the letter writer’s spouse’s advancing dementia.

I co-facilitate an Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support group sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association . I am also the primary caregiver for my husband of 45 years who was diagnosed with the disease 10 years ago.

I would strongly suggest that “Caught in the Middle” not deny relatives the opportunity to visit but encourage them to make video calls before they attempt to visit. It’s during those kinds of calls that his family members will get a better and deeper appreciation for what “Caught” is dealing with, how his dementia is progressing, as well as how they should respond to him if t

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