Wartime is a terrible time, and we are all in distress. Our loved one's dementia does not ease our daily lives, and it does not make it easier to cope, especially in wartime. The tense security situation affects us all in a slightly different way, and so does the person living with dementia . It is important to choose how to manage the situation based on what is appropriate based on your knowledge of the person and yourself.
What not to do during these times:
– Don't leave the TV on all the time with the news in the background, even on silent: the images repeat themselves, but for someone who has difficulty with memory, it may seem like something new every time.
It is better to update once an hour or through media that does not project the images in a large way in the center of the house.
– Do not share and/or show videos or images that are difficult to view to a person with dementia!
– It is not necessary to share with the person with dementia a plan for what will happen during an alarm (if there is one): they will likely not remember the details.
Talking about the matter may provoke further anxiety, but will not lead to internalization of what should be done or where to go during an alarm.
What should you do:
– If and when there is an alarm and you need to go to a protected space – speak with clear instructions on what to do: for example, go to the room on the left or take the cane and come with me.
(A person with dementia may have difficulty remembering what a room is or where the room is, so it is better to use concrete words such as room on the left, room on the right, room by the kitchen, etc.).
It is very useful to accompany words with body movements and physical instructions.
– Say in simple words that you are by their side, that you will not go without them, that you will not leave them. You need to repeat this message over and over again to strengthen your sense of security.
Even if it's clear to you, it's a good idea to say it out loud to a person with dementia.
– Share that you are also afraid. Give them a chance to say a few words of comfort and encouragement to you . After all, they have already been through several wars.
– Hugs a lot: It's good for both you and them. Studies show that a hug of about 20 seconds (yes, that's a long time) leads to the release of calming hormones and neurotransmitters.
– It is worth using music: it blocks out external noise, is calming, and distracts. If possible, have a playlist ready on your mobile phone to listen to.
– If you detect a significant worsening – you should consult your doctor.
And of course – if there is a nursing care provider who lives in the home, or a caregiver who comes for several hours a day, you should have a conversation with him or her about the subject and jointly prepare the necessary equipment.
May we soon know days of peace.
Written by Dr. Dana Far, a gerontologist and dementia expert.
In these heavy days of war, common trouble unites all of us!
Routine care for our loved one (who has dementia) is complicated, because
более в дни войны
A tense and unsafe situation affects all of us differently, including us
People living with dementia. It is important to manage the situation according to what
It suits you better, taking into account the patient's condition and priorities, as well as yours
own.
Below are our recommendations for the care and support of a person with dementia/
Alzheimer's disease.
What should not be done in this period:
- Do not leave the TV constantly on news channels, even if
выключен звук: кадры исоходысих евіды часто репитуаться, и для тех, у кого
cognitive function is impaired, these frames may appear new. Preferably,
слушать информация не боле раза в час и выбиративные средства, which
They don't broadcast video materials.
– Do not show a person with dementia videos or photos that are difficult for them
perceptions!
- Do not explain to the patient with dementia, which will happen during the siren (if
она программыт): он, чтобы всего не замеменит детали
additional anxiety and anxiety, and this will not lead to understanding that,
What you need to do or where you need to go during anxiety.
What to do:
- When the siren sounds, you should go to the protected space - with this
Speak clear, concise instructions on what to do, for example:
"Идите в комнату лева" or "Возьмите палку и идите со мной".
– It is difficult for a person with dementia to remember what "mamad" is or where
"mamad" is found, so it is better to use concrete and familiar words, such as
как: room on the left, room on the right, room near the kitchen and т д. Preferably,
accompany words with auxiliary gestures.
- It is necessary to use simple words and explain that you are nearby and that you will not go
без них, что вы не отвалите их This needs to be repeated again and again to strengthen it
feeling of confidence Even if it is obvious to you, you must say it out loud
A person with dementia.
– Don't be afraid to share with them, that you (vozmozhno) are afraid. Give them a chance
to tell you words of comfort and encouragement. They already experienced several wars.
- Give more hugs - this is good, both for you and for them. Studies show,
что обётие продложительною около 20 секунд (yes, that's a lot) leads to к
высвобождению в мозге окситоцина – a hormone that reduces anxiety and depression
fear.
– Желательно, instead of the background of television news, включить музыкальный. On
soothes and distracts. If possible, prepare a list of songs or music
Produced (which your loved one loves) on a mobile phone
playback.
- If you noticed a significant deterioration of the condition, you should contact the doctor
To the doctor.
And, of course, if an employee lives in the house or there is a person who comes
A worker for several hours a day, it is necessary to talk with him, discuss actions
and prepare everything necessary.
And let more peaceful days come.
ENGLISH
Dementia is a challenging illness to cope with at the best of times, and now even more so. A person with dementia is not able to adjust to the changing times and will not accommodate for our feelings or needs.
Don't:
- Do not keep the TV on all the time with the news on. Even not in silent mode. The pictures and clips repeat themselves, but for a person with dementia, they may seem new each and every time they are shown.
Better to turn it on once an hour for an update or use media that does not show pictures in the center of the house.
- Do not show graphic or horrifying pictures to a person with dementia!
- There may be more alarms. Do not try to plan ahead with the person with dementia what will happen in case of an alarm. This will only cause stress and will not be of assistance in an hour of need.
Do:
- If there is an alarm: go to the designated place in or out of the house. Give clear and simple instructions. For example, go to the room on the left, take the walker, and come with me. You can use body language and hand gestures to show what you mean.
- Reassure them that you are going to be with them, that you are not going without them, or that you will not leave them. This message needs to be repeated out loud again and again. You may know it, but they may not remember.
- It is okay to share your feelings of fear and anxiety. They have lived through several wars and may be able to offer comfort and experience of how to cope.
- Hugging is good for everyone! Research shows that a 20-second hug (which feels very long) releases hormones and neurotransmitters that improve mood and well-being.
– Music: use music to reduce background noises, distract, and relax. It is best if you have a playlist on hand ready to use.
- For a person with dementia, it is best to stay in the home environment. If this is not possible and moving temporarily is needed, take items that symbolize home and comfort for them (a mug, a pillow, etc.).
May peace soon be restored to all our homes.
War days are terrible days, and we all feel bad about them. The dementia that our loved ones suffer from does not subside
Makes it easier to deal with the routine, especially in such difficult times.
Here we will provide some recommendations for how to deal with a complex security situation in the context of treating and accompanying an injured person
Dementia/Alzheimer's.
The tense security situation affects us all in slightly different ways, and so does it for people
those with dementia. And it is important that you choose to manage the situation according to what suits you according to your familiarity with the person himself and with
Yourself.
What not to do at these times:
- Do not leave the TV on all the time and the news in the background, not even in silent mode: the images repeat themselves,
But for those who find it difficult to remember, it may seem like new pictures every time.
And it is better to keep up with the events once every hour or through a means of communication that does not display the images in a large place
Prominent at home.
- Do not share and/or show a person with dementia videos or photos that are difficult to view!
- It is not necessary to share with the person with dementia a plan of what will happen during the alarm (if there is an alarm):
He probably won't remember the details.
Talking about it may lead to more anxiety, but it won't lead to understanding what needs to be done or where to go
We will go during the warning.
What you have to do:
- If there is an alarm and you need to go to a protected place - speak with clear instructions about what to do: on
For example, go to the room on the left, take the wand and come with me.
(The person with dementia may have difficulty remembering what the protected place is or where it is, so it is better
using specific words such as room on the left, room on the right, room next to the kitchen, etc.).
It is very useful to accompany the words with body movements and instructions using body language.
- To tell them in simple words that you are by their side, and that you will not go without them, and that you will not leave them. This message must be repeated
repeatedly to strengthen their sense of security with you.
Even if it's obvious to you, you should say it out loud to someone with dementia.
FRENCH
Dementia / senility is a difficult disease to manage in normal times, et
d'autant plus dans des moments comme celui-ci. Une personne souffrant
de démence / sénilité n'a pas la capacité de s'juster au changement de
context et ne pourra pas comprendre ou prendre en compte ce que l'on
feels or our needs.
DO NOT DO:
– Ne pas laisser la télévision (TV) allumente avec les informations, même
sans le son. Les images et vidéos se répètent, mais pour une personne
souffrant de démence, ils paraîtront nouveaux chaque fois qu'ils seront
Broadcasts.
Il vaut mieux turn on the television once for one hour to be mettre à
jour ou utiliser un autre media qui ne diffuse pas de photos et vidéos, au
inside the house.
– Ne pas montrer de contenu graphic ou terrifying à une personne qui
Suffering from dementia!
– Il peut y avoir plus de sirènes (alarmes). N'essayez pas de planier en
avance avec une personne atteinte de démence ce qui se passe en cas de
Sirène (alarme). Cela cause du stress et ne sera pas utile en cas de besoin.
FAIRY :
– En cas de sirene (alarme): allez dans l'endroit protégé de votre maison.
Donnez des instructions claires et simples. Par exemple, “allez dans la
chambre à gauche”, “prenez votre canne”, “venez avec moi”. Vous pouvez
utiliser le langage corporel et des signes des hands pour montrer ce que
you mean.
- Reassure the person, tell him that vous allez être avec elle, rester avec
elle, ou que vous ne partirez pas Ces messages doivent être répétés à voix
haute et intelligible plusieurs fois, encore et encore. Vous le savez mais la
personne peut ne pas s'en rappeler.
– Vous pouvez partager votre peur et votre anxiété. Ils ont vécu à travers
plusieurs guerres et peuvent vous aider, vous réconforter, et partager leur
experience.
– Faire des câlins est bon pour tout le monde! La recherche montre qu'un
câlin de 20 secondes (ce qui semble très long) sécrète des hormones et
neurotransmetteurs qui ameliorate l'humeur et le bien-être.
– Musique : use the music to attenuate background noises, pour
distraire, pour détendre C'est plus facile si vous avez une playlist prête à
employment.
- Pour une personne atteinte de démension, il est preferable de rester chez
soi, à la maison. Si ce n'est pas possible et une relocalisation temporaire
est necessaire, prenez des objets qui representa la maison et le confort
(for example, a cup, a pillow, etc.)
Que la paix revienne dans nos foyers.
Hindi – India
Dementia is a challenging disease that is also faced in the best time, and now it is more difficult.
A person suffering from dementia is not able to adapt to changing times and is unable to fulfill our feelings or needs.
Recommendations for what to do and what not to do in this difficult and terrible situation:
Don't do this:
- Don't turn on the TV with news stories. Not even in silent mode. Pictures and clips repeat themselves, but for a person suffering from dementia, they can start anew each time they are shown.
It is better to turn it on once in an hour for updates or use such media that does not show pictures in the center of the house.
– Don't show graphic or scary pictures to the mentally ill person!
– अधिक है alarm Don't try to plan first with the person suffering from dementia, what will happen in the alarm situation. This will only cause tension and will not help in the hour of need.
To do:
– If there is an alarm, go to the specified location. Clear and simple instructions. For example: Go to the room on the left side or take a walker and come with me. Use body language and hand gestures to show what you want to say.
- Assure them that you will be with them, you will not be without them or you will not leave them. This message needs to be repeated loudly. You might know it, but you might not remember it.
– Sharing your fear and anxiety is okay. They have been through many wars and can be able to give comfort and experience about how to deal with it.
– गले मिलना हर की के लिये है है! Research shows that a 20-second hug (which feels too long) releases hormones and neurotransmitters that improve mood and health.
– Music: Use music to reduce background noise, distract attention, relax. If you have a playlist ready for use, it's best.
- It is best to stay in the environment of the house for a person suffering from dementia. If this is not possible and there is a need to move temporarily, take such items that symbolize home and comfort for them (a mug, a pillow, etc.).
Peace will soon be restored to the houses of all of us
