2023-05-03 14:00:00
If a person close to you is diagnosed with dementia, this not only affects the life of those affected, but also that of their family. What tips can help relatives in dealing with dementia.
Ob Frontotemporal Dementia, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s dementia or Alzheimer’s – the diagnosis usually comes as a shock to those affected and their families. While the focus of diagnostics such as the mini-mental test and watch test as well as care is on the patient, it is also the loved ones and relatives for whom everyday life changes completely. So it’s not just the fact that the loved one’s nature and behavior are changing rapidly. The increasing challenge and not infrequently excessive demands on how everyday life can and should be designed with a dementia patient is also a heavy burden in some cases. It is important that relatives know how they can possibly react differently or better in certain situations in order to make the everyday life of the dementia patient easier.
Sea German Alzheimer Society e. V Most people with dementia still live in private households and in most cases are looked after and cared for by relatives, especially spouses, daughters or daughters-in-law. This requires a lot of commitment and the willingness to accompany and support “around the clock” if necessary. Sooner or later this can become a real burden for many relatives – they then often neglect themselves in order to be completely with their loved one. But the German Alzheimer Society e. V advises relatives of people with dementia: “In order to be able to take good care of others, I have to be well myself.”
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