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Care giving in Dementia

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Understanding the

DiseaseDeterioration ofintellectual faculties,

such as memory,

concentration, andjudgment, resulting

from a disease of the

brain.

It is sometimes

accompanied by

emotional disturbance

and personality

changes.

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Symptoms

Significant memory problems

Significant thinking deficits

Decline severe enough to interfere

with relationships or work.

Symptoms appear gradually andbecome worse over time.

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Acetyl cholinesteraseInhibitors.

Memantine.

Antipsychotics.

Antidepressants.

Antioxidants.

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Acceptance

You, not he or she, will have to change

Predictable course of the disease is downward

Eventually you will have to make decisions on his or

her behalf.

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Planning the Care

Healthcare Decisions.

Financial Aspects.

Home Vs Facility.

Visitors & Social Events.

Primary & Secondary

Caregivers.

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Protecting yourselfSchedule mini workouts.

Take time to play.

Try something new.

Keep them laughing.

Ask for help.

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Connect through

Change

Celebrate what is possible.

Understand the challenge.

Try to envision his world.

Authenticate and motivate.

Make a favorites list.

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Nonverbal

Communication TipsLimit distractions and face yourloved one to gain attention

Use simple gestures.

Wait patiently for responses toshow respect.

Listen with your eyes for cues.

Observe breathing to gaugeemotional affect.

Look for permission to touch andsoothe.

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Augment the Patient's

Sensory Experience

Limit surprises by

maintaining routines.

Create a memory-rich

environment.

Share enriching

sensory experiences.

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Caregiver's Watch Out

For

Burn Out Symptoms.

Depression.

Anxiety.

Other Medical illness

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Network

Family.

Alzheimer's Disease

groups.

Caregiver Groups.

Doctors & Nurses.

Social Media.

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Thank you