268784 990 Parenting & Family Family Aging & Family true Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:35:10 -0700 /system/videos/2/12/96/30/309612.flv memory loss,dementia,aging How To Care For Someone With Dementia http://www.howcast.com/videos/268784-How-To-Care-For-Someone-With-Dementia http://www.howcast.com/videos/268784-How-To-Care-For-Someone-With-Dementia/edit approved 134 640 360 0 Tim_Jeffrey http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 23 false false false 101183 1 0 Step Accept behavior Accept behavioral problems with a positive, even temperament instead of taking things personally. Don’t argue. Be patient if they repeatedly ask the same questions.

]]> 101184 2 0 Step Establish routines Establish routines, even for using the toilet. Maintain any social contact you can for the sufferer. Schedule home visits and remind them of who is coming rather than disturb or confuse them.

]]> 101185 3 0 Step Speak slow and clear Speak slowly and clearly, face to face, once you have their attention. Show love with hugs but don’t jerk or move too quickly, which may scare them.

]]> 101186 4 0 Tip Be near the person, which can make them feel secure, even if you’re not speaking.

]]> 101187 5 0 Step Make home fall and fire safe Remove slippery rugs and install safety strips in the tub. Remove knobs on the stove and install child safety locks on cabinets for medicines or cleaners. Check or install fire alarms.

]]> 101188 6 0 Step Find activities Find activities, such as art, gardening, or walking, that are geared toward safety and are easy to accomplish. Simplify tasks such as dressing, eating, and washing.

]]> 101189 7 0 Step Laugh Laugh often, and don’t worry about whether the person understands your humor. The important thing is bringing joy for a moment.

]]> 101190 8 0 Step Find emotional support Find emotional support for yourself, as your own life needs become secondary and routines radically change.

]]> 101191 9 0 Tip If you are caring for someone you are not close to, and it strains your ability to be empathetic, forgive yourself.

]]> 101192 10 0 Step Place them in a facility Place the person in a facility when they require constant care and attention. Know that you are still caring for them the best way you can.

]]> 101193 11 0 Fact Did you know? By far the largest category of cognitive dementia in America, Alzheimer’s victims are estimated at up to four million.

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