When someone in the family is diagnosed with the disorder of dementia then, in that case, the entire family is affected. The environment turns out to be the most difficult one to deal with as it’s very problematic and hollow to take care of the person who is struggling with the symptoms of dementia. Unfortunately, this disease does not have any cure, it is incurable. The only way to recoup to your beloved people dealing with dementia is to provide proper care, concern, and companionship.
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a disease which generally affects an older person (age 60+), the symptoms include disability to focus and concentrate, loss of memory, reasoning, thinking, depression, the problem in interacting with people. Generally, there are 7 stages of dementia:
- Stage 1: No impairment.
- Stage 2: Very mild cognitive decline.
- Stage 3: Mild cognitive decline.
- Stage 4: Moderate cognitive decline.
- Stage 5: Moderately severe cognitive decline.
5 effective ways to deal with a Dementia Patient:
Create a positive mood for communication: Do not rush, build a good way to make their mood and then start a happy, cheerful, and positive conversation.
Listen to them with patience and calmness: While they start once they might not stop hence you should have the patience to listen to them and react the way they want.
Ask about their liking, preferences, and choices: Take interest in them by asking about their favourite serials, TV programmes, current affairs and so on.
Make them realize that they are valued: Just not listen to them but also respond ensuring that they are valued and they have listened wholeheartedly.
Make them smile, remind them of the good old days: Try to make them laugh by reminding of their favourite moment, events, and days.
