With few exceptions, most cars and trucks coming out of the factory these days are well-built and thoughtfully designed, earning high marks from consumers for their initial quality. But ask car buyers again in three years whether theyâre satisfied with their carâs reliability and you might get a different answer.
Hippocrates once said Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.. In the case of dementia, a diet of nutrient-rich foods can improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Advanced dementia patients may forget to eat, and eventually don't feel hunger as a result of depression, medication side effects and cognitive decline.
Activities can also provide a sense of purpose, engagement, usefulness and accomplishment, which can help reduce behavior like wandering or agitation. Both a person with dementia and his or her caregiver can enjoy the sense of security and togetherness that activities can provide.elp get the activity started Most people with dementia still have the energy and desire to do things but may lack the ability to organize, plan, initiate and successfully complete the task. Break activities into simple, easy-to-follow steps Focus on one task at a time. Too many directions at once can be overwhelming.