Alzheimer's - Having Problems With Eating
Many people with Alzheimer’s experience problems with eating.
Individuals in the beginning stages of dementia are still able to complete their own self-care for example, brushing their teeth, combing hair and shave.
As the dementia progresses the person may start to forget one or more steps of self-care activities. It is important to maintain as much independence as possible with daily self-care to prevent the person from losing the skills. Some ideas to help the person with dementia to continue self-care activities:
At times the person will not be able to do the task, although you tried prompting and instruction. When this is the case resume the task later.
To find out more about identifying individuals in the beginning stages of dementia, please contact Brigadoon Village.
Brigadoon Village is South Africa’s first Dementia reminiscence village, situated on a two-hectare seafront estate in Betty’s Bay. The village has 13 two-bedroom apartments that share a sunny communal lounge and dining area. There is a spacious patio overlooking the ocean, perfect for reminiscen...
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