how to keep up with the challenges of dementia

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH THE

CHALLENGES OF DEMENTIA

Most people with dementia are

often looked after by their family

or other unpaid caregivers, who

are often inexperienced

Caring for Seniors with Dementia

Caring for Seniors with Dementia

Inexperienced caregivers will find

it difficult to keep up with the

rapidly changing behaviors and

needs of dementia patients

Challenging Behaviours

• Repeated calls & contacts

• Making up stories or memories

• Making 911 calls when there is

nothing wrong

• Keep “losing” important things

Challenging Behaviours

• Mix-up between day & night

due to upset in the internal

biological clock

• Sundowning

• Shadowing

• Wandering, getting lost

• Undressing in inappropriate situations

or at public places

• Easily become agitated or moody

• Swear and curse more frequently,

often strike out at others

• Etc.

Challenging Behaviours

Dementia is a very individualistic condition

not all dementia patients will go through

the same symptoms

Note

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