Taking care of a person with cognitive impairment is not an easy task. In this issue, we would like to share with you some tips on how to take care of a person with cognitive impairment.
Knowing - Understand the cognitive impairment, the feelings, likes and dislikes, lifestyle, problems and needs of the patient.
Easy - Use simple, clear and direct words so that the patient can easily understand the meaning of the caregiver.
Conduct - implement a program of assistance or prevention that meets the needs of the patient, calmly, avoiding arguments and repetitive reminders.
Difficulty - face difficulties with the patient and seek solutions together, do what you can, retreat from difficulties and seek support.