Here are some tips on caring for family members with Alzheimer's disease:
1. Drugs
Treatment for Alzheimer's disease can help slow changes and memory loss (memory) and other cognitive abilities.
Here is a drug that is often used for patients with Alzheimer's:
a. cholinesterase Inhibitors
The drug works by increasing levels of a chemical for communication between cells in the brain are depleted due to Alzheimer's disease.
Commonly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors including donepezil include (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne), and rivastigmine (Exelon). The main side effects of this drug are diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
b. Memantine (Namenda)
These drugs work in the brain tissue of communication. Sometimes combined with cholinesterase inhibitors. The most common side effects of the drug memantine is dizziness.
2. Creating a Safe Environment and Support
Creating an environment that fits the needs of people with Alzheimer's is an essential part of any treatment plan.
Here are the steps that can be done to support an Alzheimer sufferer continues to feel well-being (well-being) and its ability to continue to function:
a. Get rid of furniture, glassware, and tapestries are redundant or not needed.
b. Put sturdy handrails on stairs and in the bathroom.
c. Make sure shoes and sandals are worn by people with Alzheimer's comfortable and not slippery (provide good traction).
d. Reduce the number of mirrors. Alzheimer's sufferers may see himself in a mirror image to make confused or scared.
3. sport
Regular exercise is an important part of everyone's health plans, including those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease.
Physical activity such as walking for 30 minutes every day can help improve mood and maintain healthy joints, muscles, and heart. Exercise can also help you sleep more soundly and in order to prevent constipation.
Make sure that the people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease carry identity if he walked unaccompanied.
Alzheimer's patients who have difficulty walking may still be able to use a stationary bike or enjoy sports seats.
4. nutrition
People suffering from Alzheimer's may forget to eat, lose interest in preparing food, or not eating healthy food combinations.
They also may forget to drink enough, so they can become dehydrated and constipated.
Here are some tips and guidelines for food and beverages with Alzheimer's:
a. High calorie milkshake, healthy, and smoothies.
You can complete the milkshake with protein powder available in drug stores or supermarkets, or use a blender to make a smoothie (juice) own creations of your favorite ingredients.
b. Water and other healthy beverages.
Try to ensure that people with Alzheimer's at least a full drink several glasses of fluid every day.
Avoid drinks that contain caffeine because it can increase anxiety, disrupt sleep and trigger more frequent urination.
