Although this website has a dementia focus, the materials are well suited to many caregiving situations.
If you found this site, chances are you are a caregiver with questions:
• Why does he say he wants to go home when he already is?
• Why is bathing such a challenge?
• How can I be sure she isn’t eating moldy food?
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A person with dementia who says, I want to go home...Is essentially saying, “I am uncomfortable where I am right now.” Home is where you can find food, drink, a bathroom, a comfortable chair and bed, peace and quiet, and people who love you. In seeking meaning, start from here.
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Many people with dementia develop a fear of water...especially fixed shower heads raining down on them. They are also easily chilled, often modest, in pain and frightened by unwanted exposure. Begin by mitigating all that.
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Older adults often have poor eye sight and a decreased sense of smell...Those with dementia may also lose their initiative and interest in cooking _ or even eating. If you want to be certain they eat nothing past its prime, you will need to be in charge of refrigerator cleaning and more.