TIPS:
- do one thing at a time
- write things down
- follow routines
- avoid overstimulation
- try new activities
- ask for help
- set timers
It is extremely important to participate in self care throughout diagnosis:
- proper diet
- exercise
- rest
- regular check ups
- ask questions
- stay connected to family & friends
Early Signs of Dementia
- difficulty remembering recent events
- increased confusion
- reduced concentration
- behaviour change
- depression
- loss of ability to do everyday tasks
The most common form of abuse is financial exploitation. However, an estimate of 1 in 10 older people experience some form of abuse. #RespectYourElders
A woman in her 60's is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's than Breast Cancer throughout the course of their life.
Did you know that Alzheimer's disease actually begins to develop 20-30 years before diagnosis?
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2 votes • Final resultsOur organization also focuses on social and emotional abuse amongst the elderly in long term care homes.
As an organization, we promise to advocate for better programming on behalf of Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients to supper their needs in long term care homes within Canada.
This shall be accomplished through research in finding individuals needs. In addition we seek to further educate the general population about the disease.