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Adjusting to life with dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n

If a loved one of yours has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s, the impact on daily interactions can be significant.\u00a0\u00a0 As the disease progresses, it will become more difficult to communicate with your loved one.\u00a0 Here are some tips for relating to someone with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

In the early stages of the disease, ask how your loved one how he or she prefers to communicate.\u00a0 Ask them if they prefer to communicate in person, over the phone, or through text or email.\u00a0 Try to be as accommodating as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If your loved one struggles to find words, do not try to correct them or show frustration.\u00a0 Be patient and try to understand what they are trying to communicate.\u00a0 Focus in on hand or body gestures in addition to the words.\u00a0 Look into their eyes when you speak to them and talk slowly.\u00a0 Try to eliminate background noise and distractions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the disease progresses, your loved one will become more confused.\u00a0 When someone says something that we know to be inaccurate, it is natural to try to correct them. \u00a0Limit it to attempting to understand what they are trying to communicate.\u00a0 Do not argue with someone that has dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s.\u00a0 \u00a0This will only cause that person to become more frustrated and possibly agitated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You may witness behaviors that do not match your long history of living with this person.\u00a0 Remember that dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s is a disease. \u00a0\u00a0The disease may produce behaviors or actions that they cannot control.\u00a0 If they become overly agitated or aggressive, try to direct them.\u00a0 Change the subject to a topic that has positive connections for them or attempt to engage them in a familiar activity (e.g. walking the dog, cleaning the kitchen, etc.).\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the person with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s is physically aggressive, or is sexually inappropriate, use direct language to let them know that this is unacceptable.\u00a0 Be forceful but do not get angry with them.\u00a0 If necessary, further diffuse the situation by leaving the room or redirecting to a new topic.\u00a0 Remember that it is the disease driving this behavior.\u00a0 It may remove filters that previously prevented thoughts from becoming socially unacceptable actions or words.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over time, your loved one may forget faces and names of family members and friends.\u00a0 This is obviously very difficult to experience.\u00a0 It can be heart breaking.\u00a0 From the onset of the disease, try to use photographs and stories to help connect people in their lives.\u00a0 Music is a very powerful tool for stimulating memories.\u00a0 Play music that your loved one listed to in his or her youth or prime of their life.\u00a0 The change that it invokes in them can be immediate and striking.\u00a0 Not only does it stimulate memory, music can also act to calm the person down when they are agitated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daily life with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia can be challenging for both the individual and his or her loved ones.\u00a0 It puts a lot of demands on time and emotions.\u00a0 At SYNERGY HomeCare, we provide assistance for those dealing with the disease, from periodic respite for family up to daily 24-hour care and safety supervision.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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