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Alzheimer: Tips for caregivers Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease and dementia requires patience and flexibility. It can be helpful understanding more about the disease, whether you're a new or experienced caregiver: Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is defined as a progressive loss of cognitive, behavioral, and social abilities that impairs a person's capacity to operate independently. 6 tips for caregivers Learn about the disease As the disease develops, Alzheimer's symptoms intensify, posing new challenges for caretakers. Understanding the stages of Alzheimer's disease and the symptoms that go along with them might help to prepare ahead. There are three phases of Alzheimer's disease: mild, moderate, and severe. Mild stage Mild or early-stage Alzheimer's disease patients can still work independently. They are still able to engage in professional and social activities. During this stage they forget recent events or conversations. A person with Alzheimer's disease will acquire significant memory impairment and lose the capacity to carry out daily duties as the disease progresses. Moderate stage Memory loss, confusion, and physical discomfort are all common signs of moderate Alzheimer's disease. The following symptoms may be present in people at this stage: •    Family and close friends are tough to recognize. •    Having difficulty performing routine daily tasks, such as getting dressed. •    Agitation or difficulty falling asleep. •    Wandering or becoming disoriented. •    Personality changes. Severe stage People with Alzheimer's disease who are in the last stages of the condition require assistance with virtually all of their basic daily tasks, such as sitting up, walking, and eating. Their capacity to converse may deteriorate at this period. They may have trouble eating or swallowing. Many people with severe Alzheimer's disease lose awareness of their surroundings and are unable to identify their loved ones. Plan activities Plan activities that can help your patient engage and stay active. Such as assistance with daily tasks: •    Cooking and baking. •    Exercise, such as walking and stretching. •    Playing a basic board game. •    Home duties, such as folding laundry and gardening. •    Visiting friends and relatives. Create a strict routine Establishing a consistent daily routine can assist in making someone feel more at ease. This can help the person with Alzheimer's maintain a sense of familiarity. You should attempt to avoid making major changes to a person's routine because this might be confusing. Changes, such as introducing a new care provider or switching care settings, are sometimes unavoidable. Alzheimer's patients typically need time to adjust to new people and environments, so you should strive to make changes slowly. Create a nutritious diet plan It's important to help people with Alzheimer's disease in eating healthily and staying hydrated. Alzheimer's patients may experience weight loss. •    Serve meals on colorful plates to help highlight the food. •    Every day, the same meals should be served. •    Give them finger foods like cheese, apples, or pieces of sandwiches. •    Encourage them to take a multivitamins. •    Choose foods that are simple to chew and swallow. Boost their self-esteem By allowing a person to feel "more like themselves," looking and feeling nice might help reduce some of the anxiety caused by Alzheimer's disease. Create a safe environment A person with Alzheimer's disease might feel uncomfortable or be in danger in a range of settings. They might not be able to read signals like "wet floor." Even going from one type of flooring to another — like from wood to carpet — might be difficult. The following are some safety pointers: •    Ensuring that they are wearing durable, comfortable footwear. •    Any furniture with sharp corners should be protected. •    Keeping the number of mirrors in the house to a minimum. •    Stickers with the words "hot" and "cold" should be placed near taps. •    Ensuring that they take their medication as prescribed.

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