Good short stories to read to people with alzheimer?
WEBFeb 25, 2020 · Snowed Under, Broken, I Dont Think I Can Do This. ExhaustedCat. May 30, 2024. I care for a person with dementia. 12. Jun 30, 2024. Sam24. As per the title - looking for short stories appropriate for people with alzheimer's. Something happy and upbeat of …
Reading material for dementia patients | Dementia Support Forum
WEBNov 16, 2012 · 6. 0. Dec 12, 2013. #17. It is important to select books or reading material appropriate for people diagnosed with a memory-loss condition. Primarily, choose books that reflect an individual’s tastes and interests. Also, consider books with large-print text, as the person may have impaired vision.
Gifts for dementia patients in hospital - Dementia Support Forum
WEBMar 5, 2016. #1. When I visit my mother in hospital I always bring chocolates and her favourite biscuits with me. Eating is difficult now so I bring smaller quantities now, and last time I brought three small pots of favourite creamy desserts as well as they're easy to swallow. She can't read any longer so I've stopped bringing magazines, and ...
My Mum has started spitting | Dementia Support Forum
WEBApr 13, 2011 · My Mum has Alzheimer's and moved in with me in March last year. Over the last couple of months, she has started spitting. It started with her spitting in the kitchen sink but recently she has started spitting in public places and on the carpet as she walks through the house. For example, we were went to a restaurant for Mother's Day and she ...
Non-stop talking - Dementia Support Forum
WEB0. Mar 12, 2017. #1. I care for an elderly woman with alzheimers that Ive known most of my life. She is at a point where she talks non-stop for hours, and I mean 2-5 hours at a time. I answer and communicate back but after weeks of this Im afraid that it will burn me out. I care for her for 3 to 5 days at a time alone.
Packing - Dementia Support Forum
WEBMid Lincs. Aug 5, 2019. #7. My OH started off by emptying his wardrobe or the airing cupboard of his clothes, it then progressed to packing he would pack all manor of things. 4 types of the same charger, old flying suit, George Cross flag, a tea towel, bag of old pennies, gardening shoes.
What to do about non-compliant Alzheimer's dementia patient?
WEBFeb 5, 2013. #1. Mother has Alzheimer's dementia diagnosis, she lives in very sheltered housing in her own flat. I have a guardianship order for her welfare & finance. What started off as her refusal of medication has now grown into refusing to bathe, change her clothes or bedlinen. I get a row from her if I try to take dirty clothes & bedlinen ...
Mum is experiencing hair loss. | Dementia Support Forum
WEBDec 16, 2013 · Oct 3, 2015. #10. Hair loss. soulsurfer said: Hi, Just wondered if anyone could throw any light on the fact that my Mum who has Dementia with Alzheimers, is losing her hair. It has suddenly gone very thin, she had always had thick hair. If you run your fingers through it, it comes away in handfuls from the root.
Why is she curling up? - Dementia Support Forum
WEBJul 23, 2014 · The proper name / term for the issue of 'stiff' limbs and sometimes the curling up in a foetal position, is Contractures. It often occurs in the later stages of Dementia, and usually when the person is either bed bound or chair bound, unable to weight bear and mobilize. There are a range of specific motion exercises that may help, your best bet ...
Coughing a lot- advice please | Dementia Support Forum
WEBOct 17, 2013. #3. PeggySmith said: MIL has a cough that comes and goes. It's been suggested (by medical professionals) that it's caused by stress, blood clots in her lungs and/or asthma. However, nothing seems to make it go away. Fingers crossed, it's in remission at the moment. Thank you for that.