Visiting a loved one with dementia can be tough, but there are ways to make the experience better for everyone involved, says a UAlberta expert in end-of-life care. Credit: University of Alberta Visiting a loved one with dementia can feel frustrating, even hopeless, but there are ways to ...
we have been testing to see whether it could be used in all care homes, to give everyone with dementia more choice in a place where it has traditionally been limited. By observing what people do rather than what they say, care staff can...
How to help prevent dementiaEven though we sometimes forget things as we get older, dementia is not a part of normal aging, say experts from Alzheimer's Disease International, which ...TribLIVE.com
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Years ago, I met a resident named Juanita who was living with dementia and diabetes. Her deteriorating physical health led to several hospitalizations. Each time, she came back to my dementia care community, she was more frail and her dementia had worsened. Moving from the commun...
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How to Handle Swearing Outbursts in Public Public meltdowns are notoriously difficult to handle, and it is impossible to predict when a dementia patient might begin acting out. You don’t want to offend or disturb people around you, but you can’t rationalize with your loved one or...
How music players help people live better with dementia Music’s effect on somebody with dementia is outstanding just like medicine. With music, people suffering from Alzheimer’s have been confirmed to have seen an instant increase in pleasure and even their loquacity. There is also a decrease ...
Singing, playing and listening to music also help people with dementia improve cognition and quality of life. For those in the early-to-mid stages of dementia, taking part in the arts and aesthetic experiences can reduce agitation and other behavioral issues. 唱歌、演奏和听音乐也有助于痴呆症患...