Barlavington Manor

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Caring
Dementia Patients
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People with dementia feels vulnerable. Some
symptoms are common but each persons experience
of the disease is different.
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Common problems of people with dementia include

• Loss of memory
• Depression
• Increasing difficulties with activities
• Change in personality and mood
• Mental confusion
• Difficulty in finding the right words

Primary symptoms are mild that get worse
gradually
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• Most of the patients have deteriorating mental
  ability that make them scared, anxious and
  stressed. Help them to feel secure creating a
  relaxed environment where they are encouraged
  instead of being criticised.

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• Involving the person in some simple tasks improve
  their sense of self-worth. Keeping up their
  hobbies and interests may also help.

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• A person suffering from dementia must eat healthy
  foods and get some exercise. The longer they will
  stay healthy and fit, the better the quality of
  life will be.

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• Use signs and pictures to help the patients
  recognise things easily and carry on with their
  daily work.

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• Sometimes it is difficult for the spouse and
  family member to take on caregiving duty. The
  person suffering with dementia actually require
  round the clock care.

what to do?
So,
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• A professional care home can be ideal solution.
  Only ensure that the home has special units for
  dementia patients where trained staffs provide
  tailored services. The environment of the care
  home is secure and calm.

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01798 34 33 09