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How Can Dementia And Alzheimer S Disease Be Managed?

I am a caregiver for an 85 yr old woman who has Lewy Body Dementia/Alzheimers. I would like to prepare a daily report for the family so they are aware of her: behavior, moods, thinking skills, movement. Is there a template that I can follow or use as a guide?
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Taking care of Alzheimer's disease patients not easy take but before taking care you have to prepare chart about

1.Which activities work best? Which don't? Why? (Keep in mind that the success of an activity can vary from day-to-day.)
2.Are there times when there is too much going on or too little to do?3.Were spontaneous activities enjoyable or did they create anxiety and confusion?

Checklist of daily activities to consider: Household chores, Mealtimes, Personal care, Creative activities (music, art, crafts), Spontaneous (visiting friends), Intellectual (reading, puzzles), Physical, Social, Spiritual, Work-related (making notes). You may inform it daily by above mentioned manner record it. Priorities may change day to day but vary from patient to patient.

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How Can Dementia And Alzheimer S Disease Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Taking care of Alzheimer s disease patients not easy take but before taking care you have to prepare chart about 1.Which activities work best? Which don t? Why? (Keep in mind that the success of an activity can vary from day-to-day.) 2.Are there times when there is too much going on or too little to do?3.Were spontaneous activities enjoyable or did they create anxiety and confusion? Checklist of daily activities to consider: Household chores, Mealtimes, Personal care, Creative activities (music, art, crafts), Spontaneous (visiting friends), Intellectual (reading, puzzles), Physical, Social, Spiritual, Work-related (making notes). You may inform it daily by above mentioned manner record it. Priorities may change day to day but vary from patient to patient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.