Cheryl Demasi Client Support Coordinator Facts about Dementia Currently more than 20000 Manitobans have been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease or another dementia The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimers disease vascular dementia Lewy Body dementia and frontotemporal dementia ID: 931082
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Living Well & Living Alone with Dementia
Cheryl Demasi
Client Support Coordinator
Slide2Facts about DementiaCurrently, more than 20,000 Manitobans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia and frontotemporal dementia.
1 in 3 Manitobans have a family member or close personal friend living with dementia.
Slide3A Balancing Act!
When
Living Well & Living Alone with Dementia there is always the
challenge of balancing independence & safety.
Today we will be exploring the roles of Technology, Community and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
Slide4Technology
Technology
is one way of finding
the
balance
between independence & safety however it’s important to keep in mind both the benefits and limitations. Today we will touch on the different types of technology that are available to people with dementia and their families.
Slide5When considering technology in regards to safety……..
Think
prevention
Adapt the environment
Minimize the risk
Slide6Think….Prevention
Think ahead
Identify
potential safety risks
Have a plan in
place
What may not be a problem today could be tomorrow and you want to be prepared!
Slide7Adapt the Environment……
It
is more effective to change the environment than to change the behaviour
By changing the environment you are able to mitigate both safety concerns and stressors
Slide8Minimize the risk……
By
minimizing
the risk,
you can maximize independence.
A safe environment can be a less restrictive environment where the person with dementia can experience both increased security and
mobility.
Slide9Some Technology OptionsCell Phones
Tablets/Computers
Monitoring
Devices/GPS
Small appliances with automatic shut off switches
Personal Emergency Response Alarms like Lifeline Clocks with the day, date and year
Slide10Other Technology OptionsKey FinderAlarm Clocks with RemindersDoor Alarms
Products for the visually impaired
Stove Sensor
Safety Iron
Phone with Pictures of Family/Friends
Simple Television Remote
Slide11CommunityI often hear a similar message from people with dementia, caregivers and the general public. They all agree that there needs to be more about awareness about dementia.
Both the community and the person with dementia can each have a role when it comes to
awareness and helping
people with dementia live well.
Slide12Ideas for the Person with DementiaLearn as much as you feel you can. If comfortable, share your diagnosis to help spread awareness
and understanding.
Verbally ask for help if you need it or show a card that says “Please be patient, I have dementia”
Wear a Medic Alert® Safely Home® bracelet
Participate in awareness events like the annual Alzheimer Society Memory WalkLive each day and choose a healthy lifestyle
Slide13Ideas for the CommunityAs more and more people are being affected by dementia, chances are you will know someone who is living with the disease.
You can help by learning more about dementia and by spreading the awareness to others.
By supporting the person with dementia and their caregiver this will encourage them both to live well.
Slide14Community – Ways to Help: Visiting a Person with Dementia
Arrange a convenient time for your visit
Introduce yourself
Remember and laugh together
Be prepared to listen
Establish connection through a common interestShow that you careCommunication is the key
Slide15Tips on Communication
Use Focused Communication when speaking with someone with dementia:
F
- Face the person.
O
- Orient the person to the topic.
C
- Continue the same topic.
U
- Unstick by suggesting a word.
S
- Structure questions so choice can be
recognized.
E
- Exchange ideas in daily conversation.
D
- Direct, short, simple sentences.
-
D. Ripich, San Antonio, TX, 1996
Slide16Community – Ways to Help: Caring for the Caregiver
Take time to listen
Do little things – they mean a lot
Give the caregiver a break
Provide a change of scenery
Keep in touchBecome informedStay the course
Slide17Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Programs & Services
Supportive Counselling
Support Groups for People with Dementia
Support Groups for Caregivers
MedicAlert® Safely Home®
Family EducationProfessional EducationPublic Awareness
Slide18Questions?
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