Alzheimer's disease is the most important type of senile dementia. It is characterized by memory loss, impaired thinking, decreased thinking, and decreased mental function, which seriously affects daily life. The older you are, the greater the risk of illness. Active prevention and intervention can effectively delay the occurrence and development of diseases, improve the quality of life of the elderly, and reduce the burden on families and society.
1. Form a healthy lifestyle. Develop exercise habits and hobbies, healthy eating, stop smoking and alcohol, learn more, use more brains, participate in social activities, maintain an optimistic attitude, and avoid isolation from society.
2. Reduce the risk of disease. Middle-aged obesity, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, depression, hearing loss, family history of dementia, should control weight, correct hearing, maintain healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
3. Know the early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Including: quickly forget what has just happened; it is difficult to complete the familiar business; to judge the time and place where you are in confusion; to speak and write difficult; to become unsocial, to lose interest in the original hobby; character or behavior There are changes, and so on.
4. Seek medical advice in a timely manner. If the elderly show signs of early Alzheimer's disease, the family should be accompanied in time to the general hospital's geriatrics, neurology, mental/psychology, memory clinic or mental health specialist hospital.
5. Active treatment. Medication and non-drug treatment can help patients improve cognitive function, reduce complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the burden on caregivers. Non-pharmacological treatments such as sensory stimulation, physical and intelligent exercise, music therapy, and environmental therapy can be carried out under the guidance of a professional.
6. Do a good job in family care. The family's mastery of communication skills, care skills, and adjustments to negative emotions, assisted in daily life, and helps to maintain the patient's existing functions. Patients should be provided with a safe living environment, wear anti-lost equipment, prevent injuries and prevent loss.
7. Maintain the dignity and basic rights of the patient. Paying attention to emotional support, not hurting his self-respect, and his attitude and embarrassment when communicating, does not easily negate his request. Respect the patient and give the patient the freedom as much as possible while ensuring safety.
8. Care for the care staff. The patient's caregivers are physically and mentally stressed, providing professional care training and support services to the caregivers to maintain the physical and mental health of the caregivers.
9. Create a friendly social atmosphere. Strengthen social propaganda, reduce discrimination against patients, care for patients and their families, and build a friendly social environment.
