How do you cope with a parent with dementia?!
Question: How do you cope with a parent with dementia.?
Answers:
It depends how far along in the dementia your parent is. From my experience, being loving but firm (for their own safety) is best and having a really good support system.
If the dementia is really bad, finding an assisted care facility is also a difficult, but logical option, especially if you have a family of your own to care for.
I know that I am setting things in place so if I ever get diagnosed with dementia, my future children won't have to worry about me.Health Question & Answer
If the dementia is really bad, finding an assisted care facility is also a difficult, but logical option, especially if you have a family of your own to care for.
I know that I am setting things in place so if I ever get diagnosed with dementia, my future children won't have to worry about me.Health Question & Answer
My husbands grandfather had that. Somedays he just didn't know you, and some days he knew every player on the basket ball team and their life story. I just saw the movie "The Notebook" this week and it was very heart breaking. You can type Dementia support group in your search engine, and hopefully find a support group in your area. You may have to get in home care to help.Health Question & Answer
I've only been around one adult with true dementia, and that was my great aunt. We repeated things constantly, and found her a specialist - turns out, her lack of iodized salt was the reason for her problems, and when she was put on a proper diet, it all changed back to normal again.Health Question & Answer
I hope your question is hypothetical versus personal...
Fortunately, my parents are still ok. My granmother lost it a bit near the end, but this is very different than a parent. I guess you give them a ton of love and try to persevere. If this is personal, I truly wish you the best.Health Question & Answer
Fortunately, my parents are still ok. My granmother lost it a bit near the end, but this is very different than a parent. I guess you give them a ton of love and try to persevere. If this is personal, I truly wish you the best.Health Question & Answer
I wish I could help you but I am not familiar with the illness or how to deal with it. I had a mother that was suffering from severe depression as well as agoraphobia (fear of leaving the house). I didn't handle the situation very well. So I shouldn't give advice.Health Question & Answer
A lots of TLC (Tender, Love, Care).
Then also respect and patient feeling.
Then slowly, step by step, building up the life again... Pictures helped us.Health Question & Answer
Then also respect and patient feeling.
Then slowly, step by step, building up the life again... Pictures helped us.Health Question & Answer