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Understanding Dementia Care
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease their needs will
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almost complete dependence upon care from others. The care needs will
vary depending on the severity of the Alzheimer's and at what stage the
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Washing - This a basic function that we take for granted but easily forgot
about if you suffer from Alzheimer's. You may have to encourage the
person to wash and bathe as this becomes less of an important issue to
the person as the disease progresses. Eventually you may have to get
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Finance - This can be a very tricky subject when it comes to a person with Alzheimer's. It is
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Routine - This is one of the most important factors when caring for a person with Alzheimer's.
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a daily routine the dementia sufferer can start to get confused with the changing daily habits.
Eating - Its vital that a person with Alzheimer's has a healthy diet. Decisions around cooking
and eating will have to be agreed depending on the severity of the condition. Using gas and
eclectic cookers can be dangerous so this is an area that care will be needed. Keep to fresh
fruit and veg with plenty of fibre included in the diet.
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Washing care needs
Never overlook the simple everyday things like washing and dressing that we take for granted with a person
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Communication
Tips on communicating better with somebody with dementia
Being able to talk or communicate in someway with a person is important because it allows
you to know what the person is thinking. You can communicate in many ways, using signs
made by the hands, speech, or even facial expressions. it all allows us to communicate in one
way or another which is important, especially if you are suffering from Alzheimer's or on of
many other forms of dementia.
Here we are going to look at how to communicate with a person that may have difficulty with
speech due to the condition dementia, or other mental health issues that may affect a person
with how they are able to communicate with you.
1. Get the persons attention
-Always begin by sitting or standing in front of the person. Good body language is important.
Relax and try to look at ease.
- Get the persons attention. Make sure there are no distractions like other peoples
conversations or televisions in view.
- Make good eye contact with the person you are communicating with.
- Make sure you and the person you are speaking to, are close enough to each other that
you can see each others mouth and facial expressions
- Call the person by their name to gain their attention
2. Make it as simple as possible
- When talking speak slowly
- Use easy to understand words
- Use short sentences
- Try to ask questions that only require a yes/no answer
- Only ask one question at a time
- Give the person time to answer
- use props and signs if needed. (It may mean acting a scene in some instances, like cup of
tea gesture made with the hands)
3. Listen carefully
- Show an interest in what the person is saying
- Don't interrupt what the person is saying
- If they are struggling with words you could suggest a word
- Try to understand the emotion in the words they use
- Never argue or say "you're wrong" This only causes tension
The above are just a few of the methods you can use to help you communicate better with a
person with dementia.
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