“How to help a family member with dementia?”
My father is 82 and has severe dementia. We are not sure how to help him. How to help a family member with dementia?
2 Answers
GeriatricPsychiatristGeriatricPsychiatrist
Safe environment at home, small tips about her room, where the bathroom is, close the fridge, be careful with the stove, etc. Talk to a psychiatrist to identify the severity of the dementia and do proper psychopharmacotherapy.
Read the book 36 Hours, it is great for caregivers and families.
