Dealing with those affected
- Put emphasis on remaining strength; compensate for weaknesses; show respect.
- Every dementia patient has faculties which he can and should use.
- Accept, respect and tolerate: Cope with difficult emotions together; support, make-believe, a façade of normalcy, as an effort of self-help.
- Honesty: Don’t make untenable promises.
- Call family conferences: Accept help, agree on the financial burden sharing for later stages.
- Maintain independence: Don’t eliminate too many tasks, reduce risks of failure.
- Simplify tasks, reduce complexity of decisions / choices.
- Structure daily life (Facilitates orientation)
- Simplify the physical environment
