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   How do you support a person with dementia?

   • Their relationships, environment and support all shape their experience too. Carers, friends and family can help the person with dementia to feel valued and included. Support should be sensitive to the person as an individual. This is called person-centred care. Support should also focus on promoting their wellbeing and meeting their needs.

   Understanding and supporting a person with dementia

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   What should I do if I have dementia?

   • Ask your doctor to provide a care plan and write down care directions (or have a family member or friend take notes during the visit). Dementia often changes a person’s sleeping habits. You may sleep a lot, or not enough, and wake up many times during the night. Poor sleep quality can make dementia symptoms worse. Tips for better and safer sleep:

   Tips for People With Dementia - Alzheimers.gov

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   Who can help care for people living with dementia?

   • Kids, teens and young adults do help care for people living with dementia. Here are tips and advice for these young caregivers in Canada. Understanding dementia and its progression is vital to ensure that both you and the person with dementia can live as well as possible.

   I'm caring for a person living with dementia

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   How can I help someone with dementia take part in activities?

   • If you want to help someone with dementia take part in activities, talk to them about which ones they might enjoy. Try to find imaginative ways to adapt the activities to their changing capabilities and moods. Dementia can affect a person’s physical abilities and mental acuity.

   I'm caring for a person living with dementia

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   How can a caregiver help a person with dementia?

   • Join a caregiver's support group online or in person. Meeting other caregivers will give you a chance to share stories and ideas and can help keep you from feeling isolated. Take breaks each day. Try making a cup of tea or calling a friend. Spend time with friends and keep up with hobbies. Get exercise as often as you can.

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2. www.canada.ca › tips-how-you-can-helpDementia: Tips on how you can help - Canada.ca

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   You can help people living with dementia by discouraging stigma, being respectful, speaking with care, and listening actively.

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   Kids, teens and young adults do help care for people living with dementia. Here are tips and advice for these young caregivers in Canada. Learn more. Understanding dementia and its progression is vital to ensure that both you and the person with dementia can live as well as possible.

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   May 13, 2024 · Find tips for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, including tips on everyday care, changes in behavior and communication, and caregiver health.

5. www.alzheimers.org.uk › get-support › help-dementiaUnderstanding and supporting a person with dementia

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   Gaining a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia can help you support someone with the condition to live well. We cover topics such as identity, changes in behaviour, and the practical impact of dementia on the individual and carer.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Tips for People With Dementia. People with dementia experience a range of symptoms related to changes in thinking, remembering, reasoning, and behavior. Living with dementia presents unique challenges, but there are steps you can take to help now and in the future.

7. dementiahelp.ca › get-help-now › plwdHelp for people living with dementia | The Dementia Society

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   Get fresh air. Maintain a healthy diet and sleep habits. Socialize with others and build a support network. Keep your mind active. The Dementia Society advocates for and employs an individualized approach to care and always considers the person living with dementia and their unique needs and circumstances. Connect with a Dementia Care Coach.

8. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthTip sheet: how to communicate with a person living with dementia

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   Jul 26, 2022 · Being aware of how you talk, listen and behave will help you to have positive interactions with someone living with dementia. Things to know. Not everyone experiences the same dementia symptoms or behaviours. Try different communication methods. Some may work well for one person but not another; some may work well one day but not the next.