Patient with dementia, assistance

Advice for the care of the demented patient

Aggression can manifest itself as both physical and verbal aggression. The oss will teach the caregiver not to scold the patient, because he would not understand. His anger, even if directed towards those who assist him, is a manifestation of his discomfort and his fear. He will try not to contradict him by proposing the activities calmly and / or waiting for the right moment. During the wandering eventor wandering, the patient walks aimlessly or purposefully, often at night. The oss or the caregiver will have to indulge this irrepressible impulse by allowing him to walk in a protected environment, in order to limit the risks and dangers that the patient may encounter. It may also be useful to accompany him at a distance, paying attention to the type of footwear he wears and avoiding the use of slippers. It is advisable to walk in circular and not straight paths, which thus prevent the patient from being able to go away and get lost. Try to keep him engaged in household activities as well memory care in Collierville.

During psychomotor agitation , the patient cannot sit still, or continues to ask questions incessantly. It will be necessary to ask if the patient’s behavior comes from within himself or from external factors, for this reason it is necessary to ask the attending physician if it could be an effect of some drug. It is advisable to approach the patient orienting him in time and space. During the delusions the patient is absolutely convinced that things are happening that are not really true. The patient should not be laughed at or scolded, but rather to indulge and calm him down.

It is important to identify and possibly eliminate possible sources of disturbance. During hallucinations, the patient sees things that don’t really exist. This disturbance can derive from phenomena of illusion, as it incorrectly perceives images and sounds. Here, too, he must not be laughed at or scolded. Possible environmental sources of disturbance must also be eliminated.