Viewing and watch your beloved Alzheimer 's

By Gini Cunningham



As you follow the doctor later in this winding road known as Alzheimer's disease , trying to maintain the strength and courage in yourself and try to keep things relatively normal for your beloved . If card games are a regular event Tuesday , wants to move forward, not only for socializing your beloved , but for their own well-being. It may be a walk in a favorite trail , shopping at the mall, or a dinner in a restaurant, should not be isolated , nor does it necessarily protects your beloved . The later in the walk to the door with the victim of Alzheimer's disease can throw too many obstacles to even consider a trip to the city , especially when you are at home you can easily so that you can breathe deeply and freely for a moment in the first half of the stages of Alzheimer's disease, a semblance of family routine is recommended.

Contingency Plan for your trip by packing a bag with clothes, spill wipes, an extra jacket, and maybe a change of shoes. Create cards for small businesses with a simple message: Patience please. My beloved has Alzheimer's disease. Check the weather so you do not mind the rain or snow, and continue the shortest trip possible with a limited number of races and stops. Into and out of a car or bus are difficult events , find stops for bathrooms and parking spaces are near your destination too . Easy on yourself and easy on your beloved .

Know that although in the past, including the "past" , like yesterday , your loved one could get in the car , fasten your seatbelt and make sure the door is closed , now may be a scene different. I always recommend dignity , patience added in abundance, so that you attend to say , "Can I help you get this tight belt" instead of " I joke on the seat upside down and ? back! I'll never be in the belt ! "Losing Patience leads to frustration victory. Rising Frustration moved to anger, confusion and breakdowns. These defects are stressful for you and your beloved , and never reach a positive end .

Provide means for adjusting the trip if necessary. If the grocery store is the number one goal of the day, it is first. Keep your refrigerator so that you can stop the shoe store or the park after if time and temperament permits. If the road is what you really need and the phone during dinner seems more appetizing , go ahead .

Restaurants are a treat , especially when the employees that you and your loved one know. It is not always possible if you live in a big city , but every time you select a location where kindness and understanding abound. You also need a site that is well lit with soft music or not . Request an angle so that you can have a conversation seat, even if it is often indirect , repetitive, and effort.

You may have to order food . Dad asked, " Would you like your pancakes ? " Threatening not a suggestion that eliminates the confusion instead of" what sounds good ? " It may be just too big decision . So you've opened the door to food that requires cutting (sometimes very difficult) or items that are neglected payment. When the food arrives , you may need to provide more help, always with dignity. " Would you like soup in a cup to drink easier? "" Here syrup, Mom " before pouring juice here in the French toast. Or, " Would you like some help in cutting smaller bites . Mina was difficult. "

Maybe you need a bib - sneak and use as if it is your loved one feel more at ease. Or just get a towel if necessary. Or take the attitude of " devil -may - care " and let spills occur . Who cares , as long as no burning? Remember that you have your notes to hand in his pocket , patience please. My beloved maps of Alzheimer 's disease . Work effectively . When I had to share these cards with person with wild eyes , the reaction was always calm, self- abasement and a soft apology. Impatience and onlookers are replaced by the sad eyes. Most people want to be kind and understanding . You may just have to teach them .