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Do dementia patients do better at home?As we reviewed today, Alzheimer's and dementia patients benefit tremendously from living at home. Some of these benefits include: Comfortability with their surroundings. Higher level of trust in caregivers.
What do dementia patients need?As dementia progresses, an individual will eventually require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) (e.g., eating, grooming, mobility) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) (e.g., meal preparation, shopping, financial and medication management) (Karon et al., 2015).
What should you not do with dementia?Here are our top 10 "don'ts" when it comes to interacting with someone who has Alzheimer's disease:. Don't Ignore Them.. Don't Talk to Them Like They're a Young Child or a Baby.. Don't Use Terms of Endearment Instead of Names.. Don't Assume They're Confused All the Time.. Don't Quiz Them.. What helps dementia patients remember?Put sticky notes around the house with reminders for yourself. Label cupboards and drawers with words or pictures that describe their contents. Ask a friend or family member to call and remind you of important things you need to do during the day, like taking medication and going to appointments.
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