{"id":759,"date":"2017-02-08T15:43:31","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T15:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/?p=759"},"modified":"2017-02-08T15:43:31","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T15:43:31","slug":"6-things-to-remember-while-caring-for-people-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/6-things-to-remember-while-caring-for-people-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things to Remember while Caring For People with Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How we interact with people who have dementia is important \u2013 because it can have a lingering emotional response to sadness and anger even though they can&#8217;t remember or explain why they feel that way.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wwTWaD5jKOE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br><br>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Treat them with respect<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>People with&nbsp;<a style=\"color: blue;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-dementia\">dementia<\/a>&nbsp;are not small children. They\u2019re mature adults \u2013 most likely above the age of 65 \u2013 who had jobs, families, and responsibilities. They may also have been very good at what they did \u2013 and are still someone\u2019s mothers and fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends.<\/p><br>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t ignore them<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>If you want to ask something, ask them directly and give them a chance to respond before turning to someone else for an answer. Also, don\u2019t talk about them as though they\u2019re not there in the room \u2013 because they might understand more than you think.<\/p><br>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t think they\u2019re always wrong<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>People with dementia tend to be disbelieved \u2013 especially with regard to their discomfort, anxiety or pain. While you can\u2019t always believe 100% of everything they say, the least you can do is allow them the courtesy of speaking their minds instead of snubbing them.<\/p><br>\n<p><strong> Engage them in activities<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>If your friend or relative with dementia look bored, depressed or indifferent, it could mean that they need a change of activity to fill their time. Keeping their minds pleasantly stimulated by hobbies and interests they enjoyed in the past can really help them in a big way.<\/p><br>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jsnKP04x-FI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br><br>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Your tone speaks louder than your words&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>How you say something (your tone) andwith your body language reveals a lot. Don\u2019t forget that how you interact with a person with dementia can either make them sad, angry or depressed \u2013 or reassured and happy \u2013 for many hours after your interaction.<\/p><br>\n<p><strong> They need your encouragement, reassurance and support<\/strong><\/p><br>\n<p>Don\u2019t let their impaired condition prevent you from encouraging, reassuring and supporting them in whatever way you can. Spend time with them to nurture the relationship \u2013 especially at a time when they really need someone by their side. Although dementia can changethe way they think and perceive things, there\u2019s no reason why it should prevent us from loving them. If you\u2019re patient and sensitive, you will both benefit from the time you spend together \u2013now and in the future.<\/p><br>\n<p>What other interesting information can you share with us about dementia? 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