How to Take Care of Senior People Suffering from Dementia

Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disorder or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. Our senior loved ones often fall prey to the hands of Dementia and they need our constant support and love to feel better.

To make your senior loved ones with dementia feel relaxed and healthy you can avail of psychotherapy services by certified psychotherapists from a reputed elder care service in Kolkata.

Today, in this blog I am sharing some important tips on how to take care of beloved seniors suffering from dementia to help them lead a normal life in a comfortable and relaxing manner.

⇒  To make your senior loved ones feel rejuvenated and relaxed follow a daily routine such as walking. A refreshing morning walk can make them feel stress-free and kick-start their motor skills reminding them that it’s a new day and they need to get going. Moreover, walking is also good for your loved one’s health. Walking helps in reducing blood pressure and sugar. You can also avail caregiving services for your senior loved one with Dementia to make them feel more relaxed.

⇒  Your senior loved ones with dementia will find it difficult to remember everything. Sometimes, they may forget to eat or drink, so use notes, and reminders to help with their daily life. They may get confused with almost everything so keep familiar objects and people whom they know around. Also, keep a family album handy to make your senior loved ones recognize others.

⇒  As said earlier, People with dementia often forget to take food and drink and due to this, they may suffer from dehydration. Ensure that they take nutritious food daily and drink lots of water to maintain good health. If you are availing of caregiving services for them, the professional caregiver must make your beloved seniors eat and drink on time.

⇒  Listening to soothing music can calm their restlessness and anxiety and can improve their sleep and behavioral pattern.

⇒  Keep the lights of the washroom, passages, and hallways “on” so that your senior loved ones don’t injure themselves badly after falling or tripping.

⇒  Install proper locks on cabinets or cupboards that may contain detergents, acids, or potentially hazardous equipment to ensure the safety of your beloved seniors with dementia.

⇒  Last but not least, keep a track of their daily health and take them for routine checkups including eyes and ears. Keep in constant touch with their doctors 

These are the tips you can follow to help your senior loved ones with dementia feel relaxed, comfortable, and healthy.