Support groups and therapy
It is important for the patients of Alzheimer’s disease to adapt to the living situations and create coping mechanisms to live their lives in a better way. A majority of the people having Alzheimer’s need therapy and support groups for managing their behavioral symptoms to some extent. A caregiver, whether a family member or a stranger, must consider the needs of the patient and create a safe environment for them. It is better to establish routine habits of the patients with Alzheimer’s and reduce the tasks demanding their memory or critical thinking. You can also consider the following suggestions to support the health and ability to function among Alzheimer’s patients:
- Use checklist everyday to remember the dosage of medications and keep them in a safe location
- Always keep mobile phones, keys, wallets and such other valuables near them at home
- Manage finances for the patients by opting for an automatic deposit and automatic payment
- Install alarm sensors on windows and doors
- Track the location of the patient by making them carry a mobile device with GPS tracking
- Remove excess rugs and furniture to avoid the incidence of falls
- Install handrails in bathrooms and on stairways
- Try to stick to the regular appointments as much as possible
- Keep track of schedules by using a whiteboard or calendar and build a habit of checking off things
- To avoid the confusion, reduce the number of mirrors in the house
- Make sure that the patient’s shoes are comfortable and not slippery at all
- Make the patients wear a medical bracelet or alert at all times