Alzheimer
One of the common diseases among the elderly, as it is the one that often leads to dementia, and it is a disease that affects the brain and damages its tissues so that the patient becomes unable to perform his tasks in a normal way, and with days he loses the ability to remember, focus and learn, and he becomes unable to form sentences. correct, and we notice that he has many questions about things that may have been explained to him previously.
So far, no drugs have been discovered that help treat Alzheimer's, but everything that is given to the patient is to alleviate symptoms and prevent some of them from developing, and the way to deal with the patient is what helps him to absorb his disease and adapt with it.
How to deal with an Alzheimer's patient
- Interview the patient calmly, and in a low voice, and the speech must be clear and slow so that the patient can absorb it.
- Establishing a daily routine for the patient, so that from early morning to evening the daily routine is the same, throughout the week, so that things are not difficult for him.
- provide full aid to the patient; Because after a while he may develop some physical disabilities, and he needs health care.
- Patience, as the Alzheimer’s patient’s health is developing for the worse day after day, so it is necessary to be patient in serving him and not to complain.
- Trying to use sign language to communicate with an Alzheimer's patient, as this is easier for him, and eyes should be focused on the patient to feel that someone cares about him.
- Treating him with kindness, and not frowning in his face, because he is very sensitive, and you should not talk about him badly and about his illness in front of him, thinking that he does not understand, because he may understand some words, and affect his psyche in a negative way.
- Providing a calm atmosphere for the patient, and keeping him away from noise and disturbance; Because it may cause him more confusion and annoyance.
- Absorb all the actions of the patient, because in some cases his reactions may be exaggerated, so it is necessary to move quietly and not make any sudden movements.
- Sitting with the patient, providing a family atmosphere full of love and tenderness, adding an atmosphere of fun and joy, and trying to enjoy the stories the patient tells, even if they are wrong or incorrect, and no attempt should be made to correct any information he may say.
- Helping the patient choose the appropriate words, as sometimes he may find it difficult to remember the words and their uses.
- Trying to help the patient develop his skills, which he still has, and help him to rely on himself.
- Finding the patient's beloved work, to help him spend his free time, because leisure may cause the patient a lot of problems, the most important of which is depression, and he should be encouraged to exercise to help him revitalize his body.
