Tips for Taking Care of Seniors Suffering from Dementia

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function which affects memory, thinking and behavior caused due to certain diseases or a brain injury. Senior people often fall prey to this condition and they need utmost care and love to cope with it.

Elder Care Services in Kolkata provide psychotherapy services by certified professional psychotherapists that you can avail yourself of to make your senior loved one suffering from dementia feel better and relaxed. Today, in this blog I am going to share some tips that you can follow while taking care of your senior loved one suffering from dementia at home:-

⇒   Following a daily routine will help your loved one feel good and healthy.  For senior people suffering from dementia or Parkinson’s a refreshing morning walk daily can make them feel rejuvenated and relaxed. It can kick-start their motor skills reminding them that it’s a new day and it’s time to get going.  To add the cherry on the top, walking is also good for your loved one’s health. Senior Care Services provide caregiving services that you can avail yourself of for your senior loved ones. A professional caregiver can assist your beloved seniors with their daily chores, and medications and can give them company to make them feel better.

⇒   Your senior loved ones suffering from dementia may get perplexed or confused with certain things. To reduce their confusion keep familiar objects and people around them. Keep a photo album containing pictures of your family members along with your senior loved one to help him/ her recognize others.

⇒  Use reminders, notes, list of tasks or directions to help your beloved senior feel comfortable and stress-free. Talk with them regularly regarding different topics, current events, etc.

⇒   Keep the lights of the passage, hallways, and washroom on to reduce the risk of falls and trips during the night.

⇒  Senior people with dementia often forget to eat and drink and as a result, becomes dehydrated, so you or the professional caregiver need to ensure your senior loved one with dementia eats a nutritious meal and drinks lots of water to keep themselves healthy and hydrated. 

⇒  Listening to soothing music can help your loved ones to ease anxiety, reduce restlessness and improve their sleeping and behavioral pattern.

⇒   Routine checkups including eyes and ears are very important for senior people with dementia to help them feel better. Keep a track of their health-related vitals daily and be in constant touch with their doctors.

⇒  Install locks on cabinets that contain anything potentially dangerous, such as cleaning substances,  medicines, hazardous equipment, etc.

These are some of the useful tips that you need to incorporate into your daily life while taking care of your senior loved one with dementia to make him/her feel comfortable and relaxed.