Caring for individuals with dementia is a complex task under any circumstances. A panel discussion featuring experts in dementia care highlighted the unique challenges faced by caregivers and the individuals they support. While this was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the insights and learnings are useful for all families dealing with challenges of dementia care.
Panelists
The discussion included Dr. Sridhar Vaitheswaran, a consultant psychiatrist and head of DEMCARES at…
A excellent video in Hindi from the UK.
Covers the following aspects:
- What is Dementia
- Types of Dementia - Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, etc..
- Difference between Dementia and Ageing
- Medication and treatment
- Management of Dementia
- Importance of a support network so you realise you are not alone
- Advise to caregivers and carers:
- Share your worries and concerns with friends and family members
- Join support groups
- Involve the family, even children
- Use care services whenever possible
- Look after yourself
Some great tips on engaging the person living with dementia
Some resources are local to UK but most of the content is useful.
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