1 Getting the right care is crucial to maintaining a good quality of life for those coping with this problem. To add to it, dementia doesn’t just affect the individual but also those around them. Navigating what can sometimes be a very emotional and difficult path may seem daunting, but ...
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A dementia nurse explains how to support someone with dementia in hospital. From what to expect when they’re hospitalised to the simple step that can help to connect them with home.
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Safety can be a crucial element in dementia care. Extend that commitment to the patient's safety in all your activities. Avoid using toxic materials or planning activities that may result in falls. If you are cooking, take charge of the stove or oven to reduce the risk of burns...
Before the 20th century, schizophrenia and syphiptic insanity were treated as the same disease, but by early 1900 it became evident that psychoses without associated dementia represented a separate disease for which the term schizophrenia was then coined. The definition of schizophrenia continues to ...
Many definitions of QoC exist and most relate to the Institute of Medicine’s criteria stating that care needs to be safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable [4,5,6]. However, there has been a culture change from task-oriented to person-centered care, putting ...
How to care for Teeth by Brushing and Flossing Generally, teeth vary in shape and size depending on the position in the mouth. As a result, these differences allow the teeth to do many different jobs. Teeth help us chew and digest food. They help us talk, and pronounce different sounds ...
by eliminating the need to travel, the process may be less time-consuming. Individuals with dementia may experience fear of leaving their homes or have physical disabilities that impede their ability to travel. Online counseling enables them to have care from home and reach professionals with a...
If you don’t live close, ask for help from friends, neighbors, or other family members who can visit your parents periodically and make sure that everything is running smoothly. This is especially important when they have communication impairments (such as dementia). ...