1️⃣ Home Health vs Hospice Category Home Health Hospice Who it’s for Patients with recovery potential, need rehab End-of-life patients, life expectancy ~6 months or less Goal Improve functi...
🎯 Educational Goals Maintain cognitive function and slow decline Reduce anxiety, agitation, and behavioral symptoms Promote emotional stability and self-esteem Decrease caregiver burden throug...
Patients with dementia often cannot clearly express pain or discomfort.Sudden changes may indicate a medical emergency.Early recognition and prompt action are critical. ① Suspected UTI (Urinary Tract...
What Is Dementia? Dementia is a chronic, progressive condition that affects memory, language, judgment, and the ability to perform daily activities. As dementia progresses, symptoms and care prioritie...
1. Basic Information on Dementia Medications (Donepezil, Memantine, etc.) ▶ Donepezil (Aricept) Purpose: Helps slow decline in memory, think...
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1. Approaches to Reduce Resistance During Bathing Explain supplies: Show water temperature, towels, shampoo, and body wash in a friendly way. Offer choices: “Which shampoo would you like today?”...
1. Sleep Hygiene Checklist Maintaining healthy sleep habits is the foundation of correcting day–night reversal in dementia. ✅ Daytime Activity Exposure to morning sunlight (10–30 minutes) Light ex...
(Alzheimer’s Association, 2023) Worldwide, over 55 million people live with dementia, including more than 6 million Americans.Dementia refers to a decline in memory and cognitive ...
ENFit PEG Tube: What It Is and How to Use It Safely at Home ENFit is a globally standardized connection system specifically designed for PEG tubes and other feeding devices. It helps prevent errors...