Alzheimer disease, demential syndrome, caregiving, personalized care, dignity, identity, ageism, discrimination, mental health, elderly care
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This document discusses the importance of preserving the dignity of individuals with demential syndrome and providing personalized care that respects their identity, personality, and way of life.
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[...] - The Particularity of Alzheimer Question 1 (Your response in 20 lines maximum) The situations depicted here do not confirm what the children feel about the change in their mother's character. Indeed, they have an altered perception of the origin of this change in character when they evoke her detachment and indifference. These manifestations are, however, typical of Alzheimer's disease. The fact that the lady forgot that she had invited them to come eat at her house reflects an alteration of short-term memory. This is the first to be affected, which explains why people forget recent events, appointments, etc. in particular. [...]
[...] Question 2 No word limit for this response. Meal evaluation sheet: Encourage the desire to take the meal - Choose a welcoming and cozy dining room, - Point out the appetizing smells before the meal and show enthusiasm, Stimulate the person's appetite - Offer smaller meals and delay taking dessert if needed at the snack time, - Accompany the person if necessary by eating like her (for example with your hands) Respect the person's rhythm - Give the person time to chew well and slowly swallow the food, - Adjust textures in case of swallowing difficulties or risk of choking. [...]
[...] However, it is also essential to take into account the diversity of life paths and the various relationships with the disease that exist, which can complicate the project of taking care. Indeed, people affected by a demential syndrome can belong to diverse communities of origin, culture, or language. Also, it can be sometimes difficult to take into account the entire range of differences and the way they express themselves in these people, without falling into a certain discrimination. For example, acting according to one's beliefs, or practicing one's religion, constitute recognized needs that should not be denied. Therefore, we must fight against forms of discrimination and exclusion. [...]
[...] It is the most characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Nevertheless, other changes in behavior and personality are significant, such as the affective dulling and the "selfish" character that the children perceive in these situations. Indeed, she does not seem to be concerned about the operation undergone by one of her sons. Thus, her children should be explained that the disease is characterized by apathy, an anxious state, or even depression. The way she responds to them reflects irritability and loss of appetite, often encountered in people with this disease. [...]
