Understanding Dementia For Patients & Families
VIDEOS: 5
AVERAGE DURATION: 2 minutes
PROMOTING HEALTH & COMFORT IN DEMENTIA CARE
Gain awareness about dementia, from its early signs to progressing stages, and learn how to provide compassionate care for those affected. Explore strategies for creating a safe, supportive home environment, preventing cognitive decline, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia.
BENEFITS
✔ IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF DEMENTIA
✔ CAREGIVING STRATEGIES
✔ ENHANCED HOME SAFETY
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1 Min What Is Dementia?
Learn the basics of dementia and how it develops within the brain.
☑ Increased Dementia Awareness
☑ Alzheimer's Disease Understanding
☑ Brain Health Knowledge✎ Learn The Facts: Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common form.
*The prog...
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2 Min Understanding The Stages Of Dementia
Dementia progresses through several stages, from mild cognitive impairment to severe decline.
☑ Increased Dementia Awareness
☑ Boosted Empathy
☑ Sign & Symptom Awareness✎ Learn The Facts: Different types of dementia, like Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, may present with slightly dif...
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2 Min Creating A Dementia Friendly Home Environment
A dementia-friendly home is designed to reduce confusion and promote safety and independence.
☑ Home Safety Methods
☑ Boosted Caregiving Skills
☑ Enhanced Dementia Support✎ Pro Tip: Avoid frequently moving furniture or making other noticeable changes. This can be stressful and confusing to you...
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2 Min Preventing Cognitive Decline With Dementia
While dementia cannot be prevented, there are active steps you can take to reduce its progression.
☑ Reduced Progression Of Dementia
☑ Improved Brain Activity
☑ Symptom Understanding✎ Pro Tip: Smoking and drinking alcohol are both linked to an increased risk of dementia. If dementia is starti...
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2 Min Caring For Someone With Dementia
Support a loved one with dementia by ensuring their safety, and also prioritizing your own wellbeing.
☑ Increased Caregiving Skills
☑ Dementia Progression Awareness
☑ Boosted Compassion✎ Pro Tip: Establishing a routine can be beneficial to both you and your loved one. Try to do things like bat...
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Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease (Highlight)
Dementia is a broad term for cognitive decline that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, while Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
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Supporting Someone With Dementia (Highlight)
Providing support for someone with dementia requires patience, understanding, and clear communication.
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Levels Of Dementia Caregiving (Highlight)
As dementia progresses, the level of care needed increases.
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Effective Caregiving Strategies For Dementia (4 Min Read)
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Financial Impacts Of Family Caregiving
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