Friday 21 January 2011

'Caring for someone with Dementia'

A guide provided by the NHS for caring for elderly people who suffer from dementia, covers the introduction of a routine and the importance of encouraging and engaging them mentally and giving them a feeling of self worth.

The guide also advises trying to create a relaxed environment and helping them to engage in activities which they used to enjoy. Another key point is that the introduction of a pet an have a strong positive impact on the person being cared for, however things should also be kept simple in order to minimise confusion. For example conversations should be kept to a maximum of a few people to allow the person being cared for to keep up with the conversation.

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