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Hope Hospice
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Dementia dramatically affects a person’s entire being, and its progression is impossible to stop. A person living with one of the various diseases that cause dementia may experience symptoms from memory loss to speech problems and vision decline, but the greatest complaints are boredom and loneliness. And that’s the problem.
Hope Hospice
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for individuals living with dementia, it can be challenging and disorienting. Dementia affects the way a person perceives and processes information about their environment. Use memory aids to help the person with dementia stay engaged. Simplicity is key.
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Hope Hospice
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Caregivers need to be creative in planning activities for dementia patients, keeping in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Tactile crafts : Studies have shown that people with dementia find the sensory experience of touching different textures to be soothing. Dementia and Boredom.
Hope Hospice
AUGUST 13, 2021
How can we help our loved ones with dementia understand about infection prevention? If you’re caring for someone who has dementia, explaining the importance of hand hygiene and other prevention protocols can be a challenge. Dementia is not just memory loss; it also affects the brain’s ability to receive and process information.
Hope Hospice
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Family care partners and professional caregivers alike get frustrated with dementia-related behaviors that are barriers to providing care and improving quality of life for the person in their care. Other dementia-related illnesses such as Lewy Body Disease, Fronto-Temporal Dementia, and Vascular Dementia also commonly present sundowning.
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