Name: Carissa Mae T.

Estrada Date: 10/17/22

Block/level: 3BSN13

REACTION PAPER ABOUT DEMENTIA

Going into home can be very tough for someone with dementia and their family. No matter
their reason for, it can be frightening, disorientating and can increase confusion to a level that is
higher than usual. So, as healthcare professionals, there are a couple of things we can do to try
and help. The first important thing is being able to recognize when someone has dementia, and
this could be through the Butterfly Scheme. This uses a butterfly symbol to help staff recognize
that a patient has memory problems or dementia. Once it has been identified that a person has
dementia, it is so important to get as much information as possible about the patient
themselves such as their normal routines, any cultural or religious needs and communication
needs. You can help a person cope with the disease by listening, reassuring the person that he
or she still can enjoy life, being supportive and positive, and doing your best to help the person
retain dignity and self-respect. Providing care for someone with dementia is physically and
emotionally demanding. Feelings of anger and guilt, frustration and discouragement, worry,
grief, and social isolation are common. If you're a caregiver or care partner for someone with
dementia. Learn about the disease and participate in caregiver education programs, find out
about supportive services in your community, such as respite care or adult care, which can give
you a break from caregiving at scheduled times during the week. Caring for a loved one who
has dementia is difficult. They will undergo many changes. These include: Your loved one may
be agitated. It may be for many different reasons. A sudden change in surroundings or
frustrating situations can cause this. Moving to a new apartment, home, a nursing home, or the
hospital can cause agitation. Getting dressed or answering questions incorrectly can cause
frustration. There are other causes of agitation, too. These may include being challenged about
his or her confusion. They may include the inability to do things they used to do. Your loved one
may cry, become irritable, or try to hurt others in some way