What care partners and people living with dementia need
Martina
Helmut
Support
Respite care
Day-away programs
Needs to ensure that she is also taking care of herself, physically, mentally, and emotionally
Needs someone to talk to
fill the silence
time for herself
socialization
Needs to feel appreciated
Reassurance that she is doing a good job
Going on a walk
Reading a book
Doing something she enjoys
Needs to maintain a routine
Ask for help
Needs to be treated like an adult
Do not treat them as if they are only defined by their diagnosis
Needs redirection
Consistency
Routine
Ex. going to the day-away programs 3x a week
Provide choices
Allow them to remain in control of as much as they can be
Needs to be treated with care, compassion, and understanding
Patience
Comfortable, familiar surroundings
Staying at home for as long as possible
Socialization