____ Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: Symptoms, Stages, and Communication Strategies Expanded
Situations with couples can arise—needs change, behavior must be modified to conform to the community, and people may need more safety measures. Issues that may need to be considered include the following. • Adult children may be disengaged, in denial, scared, or selective about information they receive. • Professional caregivers will need to learn the best ways to communicate with difficult children. • Engage the proper professionals, such as the director of nursing or the administrator, in any explanation pertaining to clinical needs, changes, or issues. • Adult children may elect to not be involved in their parents’ lives. • When dealing with a couple and their dynamics, make sure that individual needs are met (hungry, angry, lonely, and tired) and that the person is hydrated and eating their meals. In addition, ensure personal safety and adjust accordingly. • Make sure that the person is not isolated in their room.
CONCLUSION Alzheimer’s disease is complex and difficult to comprehend, and it creates conflict for the patient and caregivers. Under- standing the stages and disease progression allows for planning, lifestyle changes, and integration of safety measures that can improve well-being. As more people are diagnosed, there will be a continued need for research, testing, and communication in the AD community to identify innovative ways to improve. As healthcare providers, it is incumbent upon us to align with the appropriate professionals who can fill in gaps of care, com- munication, and shared information to empower and serve our patients with honesty and integrity. This disease requires a comprehensive community approach to ensure that people have access to healthcare and services that can be of value. This is the case for both caregivers and patients. The lessons in this course explain what happens to a patient who develops AD or other dementia. It also recognizes that while some dementias can be addressed and improved, many cannot. This reality goes against the noble initiatives health- care professionals undertake. We need to understand that our best efforts should be focused on encouraging testing, clinical research trials, collaboration with the community, support for caregivers, and communication with our colleagues. We need to stay informed, pay attention to new information and pharmacological opportunities, and empower our patients to live as healthily as possible.
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