DEMENTIA CAREGIVING TIPS

(PART 2)

Caregiving for Seniors with Dementia

Caregiving for people with

dementia are often difficult

since the caregiver needs to

have a good amount of

knowledge about the condition

to know what to expect from

the one they are taking care of

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Dressing If they are still able to do it

themselves, avoid confrontation

and let them do it alone as a way

to encourage independence

Be patient, gives them lots of time

to get dressed

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Change their clothes regularly as they

might forget to do it themselves

Give them clothing choices, help select

the ones that are most comfortable for

them to wear

Dressing

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Some people with dementia will

have odd choices of clothing.

Accept the unusual as long as it

does them no harm

Dressing

A person with dementia can walk

about for apparently no reason

cause great worries as it might put

the person in great danger

Find out why they want to walk

around since all of their actions are

triggered by some particular needs

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Wandering

If they want to walk, find a solution that

allows them to do that in a safe manner

Limiting the hazards and risks around

the house

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Wandering

Make sure that the person with

dementia always have on them

some kind of identification and

the name and contacts of

someone in case they get lost.

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Wandering

Paranoia is a side-effect of the condition

itself

Don’t try to argue or disagree with the

person having dementia as it might cause

despair and aggressiveness

Pay attention to their feelings & respond

accordingly

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Paranoia and Anxieties

Limit napping times during the day

Encourage & ensure good nutrition

for better sleep

Create a calm and quiet

atmosphere Take care of any

unnecessary lighting around the

sleeping area

Dementia Caregiving Tips

Reducing Sleep Issues/Sundowning

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