Helping A Person Who Is Aware of Memory Loss... Alzheimer’s disease is being diagnosed at earlier stages. This means that many people are aware of how the disease is affecting their memory. Here are tips on how to help someone who knows that he or she has memory problems: Take time to listen. The person may want to talk about the changes he or she is noticing. Be as sensitive as you can. Don’t just correct the person every time he or she forgets something or says something odd. Try to understand that it’s a struggle for the person to communicate. Be patient when someone with AD has trouble finding the right words or putting feelings into words. Help the person find words to express thoughts and feelings. For example, Mrs. D cried after forgetting her garden club meeting. She finally said “I wish they stopped.” Her daughter said, “You wish your friends had stopped by for you.” Mrs. D nodded and repeated some of the words. Then Mrs. D said, “I want to go.” Her daughter said, “You want to go to the garden club meeting.” Again, Mrs. D nodded and repeated the words. Be careful not to put words in the person’s mouth or “fill in the blanks” too quickly. As people lose the ability to talk clearly, they may rely on other ways to communicate their thoughts and feelings. For example, their facial expressions may show sadness, anger, or frustration. Grasping at their undergarments may tell you they need to use the bathroom. Remember, for all lifes challenges, SIENNA HOME CARE is only a phone call away Please contact us today to speak with one of our advisors and schedule a complimentary in-home assessment. (847) 291 9200
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:46:07 +0000
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