Did you know Dementia is not a Normal part of aging? Dementia consists of impairment in multiple areas of cognitive functioning that inhibit one’s ability to function. Also, there are different types of Dementia, so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis of what an individual is dealing with, so it can be dealt […]
Did you know Dementia is not a Normal part of aging? Dementia consists of impairment in multiple areas of cognitive functioning that inhibit one’s ability to function. Also, there are different types of Dementia, so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis of what an individual is dealing with, so it can be dealt with appropriately.
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Encouraging elders who struggle with Dementia to do things can be very difficult. It may even seem as though they don’t want to perform certain tasks. However, the likely reason, is that the question or instructions are too complex for them to process. It is important to remember that their brains aren’t processing the same […]
Encouraging elders who struggle with Dementia to do things can be very difficult. It may even seem as though they don’t want to perform certain tasks. However, the likely reason, is that the question or instructions are too complex for them to process. It is important to remember that their brains aren’t processing the same way ours do. Keep questions and instructions simple and use only a few words at a time. For example, “Dinner time”… wait 30 seconds, “let’s stand up now”… wait again, “we are going to the table”. 30 seconds seems like an eternity to us, but research shows it is the amount of time someone with Dementia needs to understand what is being said.
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Do you ever find yourself wondering what to talk to an elder about when they are struggling with their mood or memory? Here are some helpful hints: – Reminisce with them about common categories; holidays, seasons, parenting, traveling. – Talk about the present moment; weather, lunch, surroundings. – Take out a magazine or photo album […]
Do you ever find yourself wondering what to talk to an elder about when they are struggling with their mood or memory? Here are some helpful hints:
– Reminisce with them about common categories; holidays, seasons, parenting, traveling.
– Talk about the present moment; weather, lunch, surroundings.
– Take out a magazine or photo album to use as a tool to discuss what you both see in some of the photos and images.
These are some ideas to help you get started in helping an elder engage in conversation in order to continue stimulating their mind.
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It is not easy to support an older adult with Dementia! Have you ever wondered how to respond to someone with Moderate Dementia… When they reminisce but there is a part of their memory they aren’t remembering correctly? Try not to correct them, just go along with it. When they ask the same question over […]
It is not easy to support an older adult with Dementia!
Have you ever wondered how to respond to someone with Moderate Dementia…
When they reminisce but there is a part of their memory they aren’t remembering correctly? Try not to correct them, just go along with it.
When they ask the same question over and over again? Just answer the question, because telling them they already asked that, will make them feel bad about something they have no control over.
Elder care at home can be exhausting for Caregivers (family and hired professionals). We Care Management, LLC can help support you and brainstorm different approaches to the obstacles you face!
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Do you ever wonder if you should take the Elder in your life, who is struggling with Dementia, to a holiday gathering? It is important to remember that too much stimulation, such as, more than a few people, being away from their familiar surroundings, and a lot of noise can cause them anxiety and more […]
Do you ever wonder if you should take the Elder in your life, who is struggling with Dementia, to a holiday gathering? It is important to remember that too much stimulation, such as, more than a few people, being away from their familiar surroundings, and a lot of noise can cause them anxiety and more confusion. Of course you want them at your holiday gathering so they don’t feel alone, but maybe you do something smaller with them this year in order to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. If you would like more tips like this reach out to us anytime!
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