Often, the people who have dementia cope with confusion and memory loss by adhering to a routine. Routines in dementia can be comforting and feel safe for the person, such as wearing the same outfit every day.
Dementia affects the mobility, dexte...
When one of our loved ones develops dementia, our first reaction is to make changes to ensure that they are safe. These changes often involve taking control away from that person. It is then very easy to reassert this lack of control by responding...
It could be that your dad is walking to relieve boredom or stress. How active was he when he was younger? Was he someone that was always busy for example.
For me I would say that the interpretation is that he is telling you he is bored and nee...
This is a very common issue within a care setting and I have found that most care providers have had this issue from time to time. I have been fortunate to be able to observe this behaviour on many occasions and have concluded that it is normally...
There will come a time, in everyones dementia journey, that the need to move to adapted equipment will become a necessity. This could be plates, cups or even hoists and beds.
Normally one of the first things that needs adaptation is a plate or...
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