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Living With Dementia - Coggle Diagram
Living With Dementia
Martina (Spose + Caregiver)
Social Needs/Support
Emotional support (emotionally draining caregiver role)
Maintaining friendships
Psychological stress & increased worries
New role
Caregiver status
Psychological Needs
Education surrounding dementia
Emotional support
Social support
Mental health resources
Obligation to care for Helmut
Coping Mechanisms
Selfcare: hiking/walking
Establishing a routine
"Living in the moment"
Changing Family/Relationship Dynamic
Loss of intimacy
Loss of togetherness & social connection
Shift from partners to caregiver
Loss of freindship/companionship
Helmut (has dementia)
Psychological Needs
Emotional support
Empathy/understanding
Help communicating needs
Self worth, respect
Physical Needs
Help with daily tasks
Assistance with eating
Personal hygiene
Physical safety
Physical connection
Hugs
Hand holding