S2:E10 Do They KNOW They Have Dementia?
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Hello Care Partners,
Self Awareness, when it comes to brain change, is an important topic all caregivers need to understand. Does your person know they have Dementia? My Mom did not know and might have raised a fist if you questioned her on it. I needed to understand what made her react in that way. I was determined to find the answers.
Now, In my experience, I feel it is vital to learn to recognize the difference because the care plans are so very different. Today we are backing up to review some common signs and symptoms of Dementia then discuss the more prevalent diagnosis.
Ultimately, I want you to be a great detective not a judge and be able to identify their awareness and join them on their journey. YOU GOT THIS!!
Enjoy,
Teresa
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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.
Folding laundry (sometimes just a bundle of kitchen towels pulled out of the drawer and warmed up in the dryer) gives my mil purpose.
Excellent idea!
My mum will say 'there is something wrong with me' at times but that's about it. She isn't aware of her alzheimers now that it has progressed. Only at the very beginning did she complain about memory loss. N9w when she is feeling down and having a moment she asks for her mum and that is hard to see as she cries and almost works herself into a state because she can't get a hold of her. I'm just glad that it only lasts about 30-60mins. In these moments redirecting doesn't help at all and only a drive to 'her mums' helps a little. And this is my opportunity to take her out to do some supermarket shopping or even go for a coffee because she has by then, forgotten why we went out.
@@passionatesingleShe is blessed to have you. Great job!
My husband is diagnosed with dementia, already filed for divorce...not aware of his mental sickness.
@@vickyrojas1999 I am so sorry. He needs more help now than ever before as he will probably continue to make more mistakes. I hope this video was helpful and maybe you can delay that divorce and get some help. If you want more details on Anosognosia go to season 1 episode 18. Let me know how I can help. Take care, Teresa