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Care for the Person with Alzheimer's
Author: Remodeling for Elder Care
Care for the Person with
Alzheimer's: A woman searching for her father who died
30 years ago...A man who cannot find his way home from the
corner store...We've all heard the stories. Yes, these are
people with Alzheimer's disease. It is not safe the entrust them
entirely with their own care.
A physical illness, which causes modification in the brain of an
individual, is called Alzheimer's disease. This disease is
usually seen among the age group of people over 65. We know very
well that the memory of the person diminishes as age advances.
But in case of Alzheimer's disease there is more than just
memory loss.
Care in the Bedroom
Care in the bedroom is the most important area for the person
suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Most of the time these
people spend a substantial period in the bed with
unresponsiveness. So there is great need to position them in a
recliner.
Use of bed risers have been found to be very helpful for bed-bound Alzheimer's
patients. This will help in elder care of these patients by
preventing the occurrence of acid reflux (acid in the stomach
try to move up to the esophagus). This will also help in elder
care of Alzheimer's patient with hiatus hernias.
Elder Care in the Bathroom
Elder care of Alzheimer's patient in bathroom is a Herculean
task for the caregivers. Most of the patients of Alzheimer's
disease feel embarrassed or threatened during bathing.
Before giving a bath to a person with Alzheimer's, make the room
warmer and have the bath towels nearby. If you have smooth and
slippery floor in the bathroom, do provide the floor surface
with non-slip adhesives. Even textured slips or appliqués on the
floors of tubs will help them a lot. Sometimes a bath or shower
seat might be very helpful in the elder care of Alzheimer's
patient if your beloved elder is frail or unstable when
standing.
It is highly recommended to provide grab bars in the bathtub to
thwart falls. In case you are already have the grab bar in the
bath tub, check for its strength and stability, and if
necessary, please repair it for better elder care. Grab bars
should be attached through the tile in the sides of the bathtub.
If you are not sure about the attachment, seek the help of
someone who is qualified. In order to prevent burns, test the
water in advance and set 120 degrees in the water heater.
Elder care in toilets
Elder care in toilet also being important because they may lose
of bladder and/or bowel control. A raised toilet seat or
over-the-commode can help your elder person to get on and off
the toilet easily. Keep the door open and light on, especially
at night for easy access by the Alzheimer's patient.
Elder care for the person with Alzheimer's requires a sense of
dignity. Reassure them. It will help them be less embarrassed.
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are aging. It may also be useful for anyone dealing with
disabilities. Alzheimer's is among the chief of these.
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