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- Try and encourage the person you care for to do activities that they enjoy, are good at and they can do independently. They will be more likely to participate in such activities and it will remind them of their vitality.
- Try and compliment the person you care for when they successfully complete a task or activity. Do not criticize or humiliate them if they are stuck, or having difficulty with a task.
- Try and have the person you care for participate as much as they can in activities and tasks associated with personal care. Do not complete a task for them if they are having difficulty. Instead, prompt them step by step and encourage them to complete the task. This will help to increase feelings of independence.
- Visit a psychologist Psychologist
A health professional that specializes in structure and function of the brain and related behaviors or mental processes. Provides treatment through counselling sessions, not drug therapy. or other therapist to discuss feelings of low self-esteem. This provides a safe and confidential environment where they can express and deal with their feelings.
- Encourage the person you care for to become involved in Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. support groups where other members are at various stages Stages
Course of disease progression defined by levels or periods of severity: early, mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe of the disease. By seeing others with varying abilities Abilities
Level at which certain actions and activities can be carried out. and levels of function, they may realize how much they are still able to do.
- Have the person you care for exercise on a regular basis. This is a great way to improve self-esteem. Improved strength, balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. and mobility Mobility
To be able to move about either on your own or with the use of a walking aid. will allow the person you care for to be more independent. They will be able to complete more tasks on their own, and feel better about themselves.
- Make an appointment with the family doctor Family doctor
A doctor who provides generalized, primary care to their patients. to discuss whether the person you care for might respond to treatment with an anti-depressant medication Medication
A compound that is used to treat a disease or illness..
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See Also:
Symptom Library > Personality Changes > Personality Changes
Symptom Library > Leisure Activities > Social Interaction/ Withdrawal
Symptom Library > Personality Changes > Low Mood
Symptom Library > Physical Changes > Balance
Symptom Library > Physical Changes > Mobility
About Dementia > Treatments for Dementia > Counselling
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