living with dementia Flashcards
dementia
impaired ability to remember, think or make decision that interferes with doing everyday activities
3 types of dementia
1.alzheimer
2.vascular
3.lewy body dementia
impacts of dementia on oeioke
-need for careers presence
-loss of capacity to make decisions
-diffciulity with family relationships
-driving-have to tell DVLA
negative impacts of the carer
-physical and mental health
-family relationships
-social life
positive impacts on carer
-learn and develop skills
-strengthen relationship
-proud
how to care for someone with dementia
-support independence
-positive encouragement
-eating and drinking:stick to familiar foods, limit alcohol
caring tips
-consider gender and ethnicity for intimate carers
-preparing clothes:not inside out, buttons/zips all undone
-look discretely for bruises/injuries/rashes that PWD have not told anyone about
memory aids
dosette boxes:locks away pills
physical aids
-sticks/frame/wheelchair
-riser-recline chairs
personal care aids
-commodes and bedpans
-incontinence product
medication
drugs to slow decline Alzheimer dementia
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
boost memory
3 examples of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
1.donepezil
end of life care-indicators of end stage dementia
1.frality:bedbound, doubly incontinent
2.frequent falls or infections
3.sleep more
advanced decisions
treatment wishes for the future
