Memory Loss and Confusion

In the late stage of the disease, patients with Alzheimer's disease may not remember people, places, and things that are familiar. Situations including memory loss and confusion are very difficult for caregivers and families and require a lot of patience and understanding.

In the early stages, memory loss and confusion are minor. People with dementia may be aware of the changes that occur, such as the difficulty of recalling recent events, making decisions, or dealing with what other people said, and may feel irritated I do not think so.

Later in the memory loss will be more serious. People may not be aware of their families, forget about relationships, call their families with other names, or be confused about the family's whereabouts and times. He or she may forget to use commonly used items such as pens and forks. These changes are the most painful for carers and their families.

This type of behavior is sometimes erroneously called "aging" or "Alzheimer's disease" and reflects the former broad but false idea that severe psychic decline is a normal part of aging I will.

The main underlying cause of memory loss and confusion is progressive damage to brain cells caused by Alzheimer's disease. Current drugs can not prevent brain cell damage due to Alzheimer's disease, but may help to alleviate symptoms within a limited time.

Symptoms may be exacerbated, such as changes in living environment, switching of daily life, specific infections, etc. Whenever actions change suddenly it is important to do medical assessment to rule out other reasons.

please calm down. It is troublesome to call it by another name or not to be recognized, but please do not clarify the injury.

Please reply to a brief explanation. Do not overwhelm this person for long sentences or reasons. Instead, please clarify with a brief explanation

Display photos and other notices. Use photos and other easy-to-understand items to remind people the important relationships and places

I will travel with him to where he or she is. If that person 's memory is concentrated at a certain time in his or her life, it is necessary to understand that this is his or her current reality and tackle dialogue on memory.

Please provide correction as a recommendation. Avoid explanations that sound like scolding. try it. "I think this is a fork" or "I think she is your granddaughter Julie"

Please do not accept it yourself. Alzheimer's disease will be forgotten by your loved ones, but your support and understanding will continue to be evaluated

Let's share your experiences with others. Please participate in our online support community and bulletin board ALZConnected, share your response strategy and get more ideas from other carers.

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