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Whoa!
these tips is very helpful tome. My Father is a 76 year old man.. Sometimes he forgets who we are..the things around him.. forgets to take his medicine. One day, my mother call up a doctor to check my father situation. I was shocked with his dress...very neat - an adar lab coat...The doctor said to my mother (I could hear it) My father is suffering from Dementia....
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* Be alert - document signs of memory loss and circumstances
* Notice if the memory loss is affecting activities of daily living such as planning, organizing and making decisions about every day functions.
* If there is a memory decline/loss be sure to be evaluated by physician
* Keep record of all medications including prescriptions, over the counter, herbs, and vitamins
* Understand the difference between delirium and dementia
* Learn to identify and manage stressful situations
These tips were provided by Jean Bandos, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC Research Director at "My Health Care Manager," a national company that helps seniors and their families manage the complexities of older adult life.
Bob Tell
Author, Dementia Diary, A Caregiver's Journal
http://www.dementia-diary.com