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Dementia is not someone else's problem

According to an announcement by the Cabinet Office, it is expected that one in five people over the age of 65, or 20%, will develop dementia by 2025, and that anyone can become a supporter of people with dementia. I can say it. Dementia is not someone else's problem, but do you ever worry about what might happen to your family, someone close to you, or yourself? Also, aren't some of you already involved with people with dementia? This time, we will be thinking about what kind of hints there are for dealing with dementia in a positive way.

When a family member or someone close to you loses

As mentioned above, developing dementia is a natural occurrence, and anyone can experience it by coming into contact with a family member or someone close to them who has dementia. However, the symptoms of dementia, such as forgetfulness and inability to do the things you used to do, can make it difficult to provide support, and the mental burden can be heavy. In order to take care of yourself, it is important to skillfully reduce the burden of support.

How to reduce support burden

• Have time for activities other than nursing care, such as hobbies that are important to you
• Expand your network to get information
• Know what the person concerned can do now and value it
• Feel free to consult with various institutions, people, and organizations at any time.
• Actively use services such as nursing care insurance

Also, when dealing with a person with dementia, it is important to respect them as ``that person'' so as to make them feel as safe as possible, and to do what you can to help them, even if it takes time.

Cooperation as a member of the local community

The wanderings that many people with dementia engage in extend beyond their homes and into the community. Wandering can lead to accidents or disappearances, so even if you don't know anyone with dementia, it is extremely important to deepen your knowledge of dementia and provide support as a member of the local community to save lives. You could say it's an action.

Signs to notice wandering

• Walking in the rain without an umbrella
• Wearing bare feet, slippers, or shoes that don't fit right and left
• Wearing clothes that are not suitable for the climate
• Walking at times that do not seem like walking, such as at night or early in the morning
• He appeared to be lost, tilting his head at the intersection.
• Going back and forth in the same place, etc.

If you find someone wandering

• Speak gently from the front so as not to startle or alarm the person, listen carefully to the person's purpose and thoughts, and empathize with their feelings.
• If you cannot give your name or address, check if there is contact information on your clothes or shoes, contact your family or the police station, and ensure your safety.

Toward understanding dementia

Finally, I will briefly explain the symptoms and characteristics of dementia itself to help you understand dementia. Symptoms of dementia can be divided into "core symptoms" and "behavioral/psychological symptoms." Core symptoms are symptoms that result directly from the death of nerve cells in the brain, and include memory loss, disorientation, and impaired understanding and judgment. On the other hand, behavioral and psychological symptoms refer to anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, depression, and wandering, which are caused by a combination of various factors such as the person's personality, environment, and interpersonal relationships.

Prevention of dementia

Dementia is a disease that can affect anyone, but Alzheimer's dementia and cerebrovascular dementia are said to be strongly related to lifestyle-related diseases. Eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and seafood, getting regular exercise and engaging in low-stress activities, and living a life with active thinking may help prevent dementia. there is.

Dementia often leaves people confused about the symptoms and how to deal with it, but by expanding your network and proactively accessing specialized institutions and services, both those affected and those who support them can live with a positive mindset. There may be cases. Support from the local community is also extremely important. Let's understand dementia and create a community where it is easy to work.

Reference materials to learn more about dementia

Web materials

From the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Welfare and Nursing Care Dementia Policy "1. For those who want to know about dementia"

• Please read if you are interested.
• A guide to a better life for the individual
• Early-onset dementia handbook
• MCI handbook to energize your head and body
• Dementia care path

books

• “You can understand with manga! The world as seen by people with dementia (health practical)”, Hidetoshi Endo (editor), Satoshi Kawabata (author), 2021, Bunkyosha.

• “A book to read when you want to understand people with dementia: Correct knowledge and gentle ways to help,” Daijo Uchimon (supervisor), 2018, Yamato Publishing.

• “How to live comfortably with your family with dementia”, Masahiro Shigeta (supervisor), Daijo Uchimon, Makoto Osawa (cooperating with supervisors), 2018, Ikeda Shoten.

• “Complete Illustrated Dementia”, Hiroshi Yamaguchi (author), 2020, Shorinsha.

Consultation regarding dementia

• Consultation regarding dementia
• Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Dementia Measures

quiz

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