{"id":806,"date":"2018-10-15T17:41:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T12:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=806"},"modified":"2019-03-22T17:10:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T11:40:25","slug":"coping-with-alzheimers-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/coping-with-alzheimers-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Alzheimer\u2019s \u2013 Dos and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-29562 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-497774 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-804691 kc_text_block\">\n<p>For Swapna*, 62, being diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s was a debilitating blow. What first appeared to be symptoms of growing old (misplacing items, forgetting names) soon became progressively worse until her husband started finding detergent in the fridge and milk packets in the washing machine. When they heard the diagnosis, it felt like a death sentence, but today, a year later, Swapna and her husband are coping well with the disease and have a positive outlook on life.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s, here are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to help you deal with it better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-462953 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-781398 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-628739 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h2 class=\"kc_title\">Do\u2019s<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-860230 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-303321 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-329719 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Knowledge is power <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-490074 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-293352 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-893278 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Learn everything you can about the condition \u2013 but make sure you get your information from a trusted, reputed source like a certified doctor, or certified online sites. Knowing how to deal with Alzheimer\u2019s and being prepared for what is to come will help you prepare better for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-146390 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-903066 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-793679 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Talk to a counsellor, try to live in the present <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-975960 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-873340 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-507166 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Unfortunately, Alzheimer\u2019s is a condition without a cure (yet), and the patient\u2019s condition will progressively become worse. Knowing that a loved one may not get better is a very bitter pill to swallow \u2013 which is why we recommend counselling, both for the patient and the care-giver. Also, many patients deal effectively with Alzheimer\u2019s by focusing on the present, and manage to live a comfortable and meaningful life by ensuring good day-to-day care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-741155 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-149272 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-261018 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Establish a simple routine for both you and the patient <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-414813 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-195025 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-95527 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Make to-do lists that can be followed easily \u2013 some patients in the earlier stages of Alzheimer\u2019s find it helpful to label everything with post-its.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-692720 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-269311 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-279967 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Seek out support groups and as for help wherever and whenever needed <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-547078 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-396547 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-39785 kc_text_block\">\n<p>This is not a one-person battle, in fact it takes an entire village to deal with Alzheimer\u2019s. If you\u2019re suffering from the condition or taking care of someone who is, be sure to build a strong support network around you \u2013 there is absolutely no shame in this and at some point, we all need to depend on somebody else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-702222 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-980704 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-440375 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Do keep a note of the patient\u2019s behavior\/habits to pass on to the doctor<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-222569 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-299207 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-336756 kc_text_block\">\n<p>This is especially important for caregivers \u2013 your doctor only sees the patient for a few minutes, but this simple habit can help your doctor understand what your loved one is going through and facilitate a more informed diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-104415 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-308306 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-313590 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h2 class=\"kc_title\">Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-177376 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-636700 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-968213 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Don\u2019t expect the patient to remember \u2013 provide prompts instead<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-341743 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-648492 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-598704 kc_text_block\">\n<p>As the diseases progresses, it may become difficult for patients to remember to do simple tasks, or respond to simple questions. At such times, instead of asking them \u2018Did you remember to take your medicine?\u2019, give them the medicine yourself \u2013 or instead of asking \u2018What do you want to eat?\u2019 (a question that will stress them further by obliging them to search for an answer), provide a prompt, by saying \u2018Let\u2019s have dinner together,\u2019 which will do away with the need for decision-making and make it easier for them to respond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-708679 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-437982 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-761589 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Don\u2019t put away legal and financial planning for later<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-56862 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-840183 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-614086 kc_text_block\">\n<p>In this case, sooner is definitely better than later \u2013 especially because it will stress the patient more to do it when they\u2019re not in the right frame of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-515423 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-168869 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-342773 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff\u2026or the big stuff<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-119733 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-704231 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-691070 kc_text_block\">\n<p>This applies equally to the patient and the caregiver \u2013 if the patient doesn\u2019t remember details or names, leave it. Tell them not to sweat it and just move on \u2013 the name or word isn\u2019t important. Focus on making the best of every moment and enjoying what\u2019s there in front of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-796526 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-671095 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-503968 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Don\u2019t argue with the patient<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-946120 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-199552 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-581923 kc_text_block\">\n<p>An Alzheimer\u2019s patient may tell you they\u2019ve just been talking to their mom, which may surprise you since their mom passed away years ago. At such times, don\u2019t argue with them or try to point out they\u2019re wrong (however gently you may attempt to do so). Take their word for what it is; and understand that they\u2019re beyond the point of dealing with logic and reason. Trying to make them come to reality will only stress and aggravate them further. Besides, therapeutic white lies &#8211; such as agreeing with them on certain things and giving them antidepressant medicines under the guise of vitamin tablets &#8211; doesn\u2019t harm anyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-974838 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-760530 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-173966 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">Above all, don\u2019t forget to spend time with the person behind the disease<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-925351 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-425764 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-562444 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Your loved one is still there, though it may be hard to see. Spend time with them, make memories, and do what you can to keep them happy and comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>And take heart, you\u2019re not in this fight alone.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Name changed to protect identity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-698987 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-802951 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-443629 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">Are you or somebody you know suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s? Let us know what works for you or call us at 020 4132 2222 \/ 4122 2222 for more information on imaging tests for Alzheimer\u2019s.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yza.ec2.mytemp.website\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Swapna*, 62, being diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s was a debilitating blow. What first appeared to be symptoms of growing old (misplacing items, forgetting names) soon became progressively worse until her husband started finding detergent in the fridge and milk packets in the washing machine. 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