Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, former Prime Ministers of Britain, Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Spain Adolfo Suarez, the Irish writer iris Murdoch, actors Peter Falk, Annie Girardot and Charlton Heston, writer Terry Pratchett - this is not a complete list of celebrities who are not spared this disease.
Ill risk any of us, regardless of gender, education and economic status, religion and sexual orientation - in this disease truly democratic. To recognize the disease in the early stages by virtue of the specialist, and then, if he Maestro. Well, man became scattered, not assembled, forgetful that there reason! In men, so in General it can be said that the distinctive feature: the entire shopping list most of them are able to keep in mind only meat, beer and cigarettes. As a woman, as a rule, which during the cleaning shift and securely to forget any important documents of the husband, and the more important test, the stronger amnesia. And I remember that she lies in her purse and, most importantly, where is this mission impossible. Memory can be affected by any of nervous and physical exhaustion, depression or neurosis, but this phenomenon will be temporary. Went to the sea, visited the therapist found life purpose light - and everything will work out. Yes, and after a good binge drinking can also be problems with the collection of the history of the past day, but that's no reason to transfer the person to a psychiatrist at reception.
In Alzheimer's disease all a lot more seriously and for a long time. There are already people forget, and what he had to do at work (no, it's not about the promotion), with some edge to approach the stove and how to cook what he always knew. In the city suddenly appears a lot of unfamiliar streets and homes and find the home is becoming more complex and fascinating quest. Yes, there is - and in the apartment sometimes can not find the toilet, and face it flashed more and more unfamiliar. With many family and friends we meet several times, but the fact of eating flies out of your head already in about fifteen minutes after he got up from the table. And, most important, the patient almost never guess that the process is in full swing. Probably, this is the kind mercy of this disease is to extinguish self-criticism and not to bring the unfortunate additional torment. Another thing family - they will get a full spool.
Is wary when memory problems begin to interfere with at home or at work. This applies not only to the retirement age, Alzheimer's disease may make its debut in 45-50 years.
Effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease does not yet exist. Drugs only increase the concentration of chemical compounds that serve the transmission of nerve impulses in the brain (if there are fewer neurons, so at least there will be more intermediaries signal transmission between them), and keep the nerve cells from death as long as possible. Tried to create a vaccine against Alzheimer's, but failed. Now scientists make a second attempt, and it is, according to them, promises to yield more promising results, therefore, do not despair.
How to avoid
Diet
Mediterranean - with plenty of fruits and vegetables, olive oil, wheat (bread, pasta), fish and seafood, and red wine (250 -500 ml per day, if the liver and are not afraid to get involved and get another dementia - alcoholic). There is evidence of the beneficial effects of curcumin - substances contained in turmeric.
Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
This is a reasonable physical exercise (training of the heart and blood vessels), which, among other things, promotes long life of nerve cells. In addition, this includes not Smoking and maintaining body weight within normal range, so as overweight also increases the risk of heart disease and blood vessels.
Mental and social activity
Socially active people are less exposed to the risk of dementia. The same can generally be said about those who play chess, crossword puzzles and riddles, preference for challenging card games, and especially those engaged in further education. It is estimated that each year of additional education delays the onset of dementia at 0, 21 years. However, there is one "but". Mental exercises help those who do not have Alzheimer's disease. These people keep your brain on average 52% better than those who are not really his strained. However, if the disease has occurred, then those who loved crossword puzzles and mental exercises, it has evolved faster than 42%. But scientists urge all mental exertion not be ignored.
What to do
1. Try to keep the wound above the routine and the routine - this will help to save energy, because ill easier to follow long-established habits than to acquire new ones.
2. Streamline processes dressing, washing, make them delicately, so it was easier and more enjoyable.
3. If the patient is something not able to do myself to cook, clean up, get dressed, do it together with him.
4. To ensure, to the extent possible, night sleep, do not let the patient to sleep during the day.
5. Wherever necessary, hang in the apartment plaque with the names of the rooms.
6. Feel free to install locks and lock those places, access to which will be dangerous for the patient.
7. Get a keychain with a GPS tracker to know the location of the patient, even if he willfully left the apartment. In addition, take care that the sick has always been information - who he is and where he lives, as well as your contact phone number.
Communication
1. Speak clearly and distinctly, try to explain the incomprehensible speed of your speech.
2. Show more often pictures of relatives and friends, remind who is who.
3. Not sharpen the focus on errors, but mildly them correct.
4. Encourage his desire to do something independently as possible and safely, without weakening control.
5. Don't criticize it.
6. Often try to arouse laughter and positive emotions, but not Ionithermie over it.
7. Do him physical and mental exercises.
The illness of a loved one is a tremendous emotional stress. Grief from the loss of someone who was close, cheerful, witty, because he will never be the same. Embarrassment and shame before others for his behavior. Anger - the patient, the doctor, himself, at fate, at last. Loneliness is a forced and temporary, but no less painful. But above all it is a test of courage and spiritual qualities: to the patient - the courage to realize and accept the fact of disease and for family and friends - the courage to take on their shoulders the hard work of caring for them.
How to endure all this
Engage the care of relatives
Besides the fact that it will be easier to you, communication and the constant presence of relatives will stimulate and mental activity of the patient, not letting him forget them.
Don't keep your feelings to yourself
Whether it is your family, your relatives, or the audience will be people who find themselves in a similar situation - it will be easier.
Leave time for yourself
What you will devote it to communicate with friends, outdoor activities or just to sleep - that's who was accustomed to, but this time should be. Always know when you should stop and give yourself a rest. Do not hesitate to involve others, if you see that your power will soon be on the wane. Easier not to let yourself down than to try to cure nervous exhaustion afterwards.
Do not try to find an extreme and blame
In himself, nor in others. They do not exist. So it all came together. Accept it.
Consult with other
You cannot imagine how much you can save effort and resources, and emotions, if not paved by the track again, and to use the knowledge of others. Not all of the experience of caring for someone as simple and obvious as it might seem at first glance, there are subtleties and know-how.
The main thing - do not forget yourself, learn yourself to appreciate and cherish. Without you may be sick and not be left helpless and lost.
Author:
Malyavin M
Source:
Our psychology
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