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Academics => Medical Department => Topic started by: dere'k ™ on August 09, 2013, 10:38:51 PM
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Having one or more parent that suffers from dementia can be very difficult. Levels of dementia can vary greatly, but unfortunately, the condition continues to grow worse over time. Those who care for parents with dementia need to care for themselves as well. It can be easy to forget to attend to your own needs when devoting so much time to the needs of another.
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with dementia is that the condition can alter the personality greatly. The quiet and gentle parent you once knew could become someone that is much more gruff, angry, and even verbally abusive. This can be caused by many factors, ranging from anger over no longer being independent to being frustrated over lack of mental clarity. Regardless of the cause, caregivers will need to remain as positive as possible when around the dementia patient.
A dementia sufferer may need tasks and activities to be simple. However, it is wise to not treat the individual as if they are incapable of accomplishing tasks. Breaking tasks down into simple steps is a good idea. This will allow the task to be accomplished more easily and will give the parent a sense of accomplishment.
Dementia is such a complicated condition. Children that care for parents with dementia will be challenged on a daily basis. There are support groups for caregivers. Family and friends may also provide support. Do not be afraid to ask for help when needed. Finally, should caring for a parent with dementia become too overwhelming, consider bringing in an additional caregiver. There are also homes especially for dementia sufferers. These can also be considered should the task prove too mentally and physically taxing.
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Hay oo nga dealing loveones with dementia is very hard constant supervision kasi they wanders and most you need to be more understanding to them
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Hay oo nga dealing loveones with dementia is very hard constant supervision kasi they wanders and most you need to be more understanding to them
yup tama ka, more patience talaga ang kelangan... thanks sa pagdalaw meowmeow
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Naku... Kapag may ganito karamdaman matindi pag unawa ang kailangan...
Salamat sa share.
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Naku... Kapag may ganito karamdaman matindi pag unawa ang kailangan...
Salamat sa share.
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hahaha dapat unlimited ang pang unawa mo at pag titiis mga tol hehehe
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nice article sir, it also came with aging talaga... kailangan lang talaga ng patient dealing with elders na may dementia... we can not really do anything but to be more understandable at mahabang pasensinya.
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nice article sir, it also came with aging talaga... kailangan lang talaga ng patient dealing with elders na may dementia... we can not really do anything but to be more understandable at mahabang pasensinya.
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indeed.... tama sir... agree ako sa iyo.. thanks sa pagdalaw...