Caring for someone with Dementia

Dementia is a progressive illness which is described as cognitive decline over a substantial period of time. In real terms based on my experience in providing and care for individuals who had been diagnosed with dementia is that individuals’ memory and their ability to do their day-to-day activities gradually get worse over time. There are ways to manage the progression of dementia. This includes having regular contact with the doctor and the specialist. Some medications can help with delaying the progression of the illness. The most profound entity that I found in my own observations is that the provision of care is the absolute cornerstone of providing the best support and even treatment of dementia. By placing particularly attention to one’s needs will help the individuals cognition. Thier day-to-day activities and furthermore can help trigger there memories. Living with dementia is extremely challenging and can cause suffering with the person diagnosed with dementia and also their loved ones. An approach to person centred care which is highly bespoke is of incredible value in providing care support and even treating this illness. A person with dementia can still live a fulfilling and wholesome life as best as possible and to get the right bespoke care is absolute key.