Paro has been caring for her mother, 86, who has dementia, for the last six years. She is frequently found in doctor’s waiting rooms and has their numbers on speed dial. She tells us what she has learnt from the experience.
• Above all else, patience
• Flexibility: Every day is different and brings different challenges that require different responses.
• When she hallucinates, I do not contradict her as that confuses and upsets her, leading to temper tantrums, even violence…
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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