Take help of these tips given by experts to take care of Alzheimer’s patients.
Alzheimer’s is a complex and challenging neurological condition. World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated every year on 21st September to prevent this problem and to provide its correct information to the people. This is a type of brain disorder, due to which there is shrinkage in the brain. It is a big challenge for the people caring for Alzheimer’s patients to be able to communicate with the patient. As a person grows older, the risk of this disease increases. To take care of Alzheimer’s patients and talk to them properly, you should take help of the tips given by experts. This information is being given by Dr. Prateek Bhardwaj, COO, Vesta Elder Care.
How to take care of Alzheimer’s patient?
To take care of Alzheimer’s patients, it is first necessary to keep things in the house and around them in proper order.
It is important to label things and make proper lighting arrangements to avoid any kind of confusion.
To ensure that the patients do not suffer from anxiety (what to do when they have anxiety?), special care should be taken to ensure that their eating habits are at the right time and they should be included in some activities in which they are interested.
It is important for Alzheimer’s patients to have a correct routine set.
Do not behave irritable with patients. Be patient and use simple language and eye contact while talking to them. Also, assure them that you are understanding them.
Apart from this, it is important to monitor their health from time to time, give them medicines and get regular check-ups done.
Keep these things in mind while talking to Alzheimer’s patients
Use clear and direct language. Do not use complex language.
If the patient is repeating things again and again and is finding it difficult to speak, then pay attention to what the patient is saying.
Also pay attention to body language, facial expressions and touch.
Alzheimer’s patients may take more time to understand what you are saying and respond to your words. In such a situation, remain patient.
If the patient is telling you something that seems strange to you or is different from reality, still listen to him. This will enable him to trust you.
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