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How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather

I would love one day a week rest bite to look after Elizabeth who is mobile but sometimes confused, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia mixed in April 2019 and have a tendency to ramble but is easy to get on with, should there be anything out there, donation or payment is no problem. Love to hear from you

I'd recommend ice cream. It was also suggested to me by a consultant as a cheap alternative to protein drinks.

My wife was diagnosed with PCA post cortical atrophy a year ago. She never instigates conversation as well as putting tea bags in the kettle to make tea and often can’t remember her adult children’s names. Her memory is bad but when told claims she remembers. She has retained her practical skills such as badminton and is mobile. She is 69. Anyone any advice on the likely progression of this condition?

This is a very helpful website. My husband has been diagnosed with dementia and it is becoming very challenging for me. He repeats himself over and over and though on meds, has become totally dependent on me. So appreciate hearing from others.

My parents used to live miles away from me. my Mother was the main carer who looked after my dad who has alzhheimers/dementia. When mum became ill they both moved in with me. Mum died 3 months later with lung cancer which the nurse missed. dad is now with me, Im having tobe a quick learner but it is so hard at times mentally exhausting and frustrating. Lockdown didnt make it any easier. It feels like i am now the parent of my dad. This disease takes eveything away not just for my dad but as a carer as well. Dad cant be left on his own so I am with him 24/7. My partner does help but he finds it hard for himself but he has work that takes him out of the situation. I work from home but its very difficult to look after dad and carry on looking after the house and my job together with my dad. My head at times feels like it just wants to explode. Every day the same old questions day in day out. I love my dad but i now look at him and think your in there somewhere. I will keep him with me for as long as i can. I hear so many bad things about homes, so i just carry on.

dementia and alzheimers are very difficult for the carer my late husband had the condition . the one thing i learnt you can not do it alone you need a support network and looking after yourself is so essential have a support group you can share your problems with often you help each other dont underestimate the gift of sharing and having help you must have time to yourself to recharge your batteries having friends to let of steam and use the help line to talk

My Father has vascular dementia. I absolutely hate it. It’s a disgusting, cruel waste of human life. Truly, I would not wish it on my worst enemy. It breaks heats and minds and is never ending in its wake to increase misery with every waking hour, it seems. However, we must never, ever, ever lose hope because sometimes that’s all we have left. Don’t let dementia take that away from you as well. There may be a cure one day…we cannot say there won’t be. For us now, living with it, we must help each other to get through each day, shoulder to shoulder. We are a community of sufferers who go on each day, silently grieving and stumbling along. Yes, I hate dementia but I love my Dad.

I would to say yes it is a slow process but the government can make it better for people that have it ie make depts understand it better and be against the people that have it and make better for there familys that have put up with it it's bad enough when someone you love have it and you see them go down bit bay bit and have to pay for there rest of there life what life they may left.

A quiet pedestal fan can make a big difference in hot weather.

A heatwave can lead to a vicious cycle. People with dementia may forget to drink enough fluids and wear suitable clothing. Dehydration and high body temperatures can lead to greater confusion.

As temperatures rise, we are urging relatives, carers and others to check in on people with dementia to make sure they are OK. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, eat regularly to replace salts, dress in cool, light clothes and stay out of the heat.

Lots of love from Ashridge Home Care

I'm sure this has been considered but the "Jelly Drops" look rather large. I worry about the risk of it getting stuck in the throat, unless it just dissolves when it enters the mouth.

I just saw on Facebook that there is a new jelly pop that is being tested in England that would help in dehydration. They are colorful, room temperature and sound very useful.

My mother has dementia and I have found that giving her C b d caps every day has helped her no end I have also changed her diet slightly so she has plenty of fruit and veg, no cheese or white bread and included walnuts into her diet as well as organic extra virgin olive oil.
Hope this may be of some help to someone else.

My husband has Parkinson's and dementia. He is getting steady worse over the last 6month, some days it's a battle of wills , and he can say some hurtful thìngs .he crys and ask where mam is, my mother died 5years ago ..he keeps going on about when are we moving , and has many hallucinations.,of which he talks away to them. And gets nasty because I cannot understand him most of the time.he also sleeps a lot.. l have too cut up his food and sometimes feed him..but he is still my husband , and he can have a few realistic moment's. Especially when he sees family..where this is going I have no idea , just live day to day ...

My father got it, and I want to help him and the people who suffers it. Is so hard for me. I just have my self to support you in your activities or task. Some times I feel lonely in this situation .
Thank you for read me