No one is safe from the development of dementia or dementia in old age.

Many have heard about this disease, and many families have people with a similar diagnosis among their relatives and know firsthand what it is and how difficult it is to care for a patient with dementia. Not everyone can cope with this problem on their own and this can not be ashamed!

In Western countries, hospitals for sick elderly with dementia have long been practicing, now this trend is beginning to develop in our country.. And if earlier such a departure caused condemnation, today people have changed their point of view.

To transfer the patient to the hands of specialists, where he will be under control 24 hours a day and 7 days a week - this is not a betrayal! After all, almost no one can afford to quit work and look after a sick grandmother or a sick grandfather every day. After all, why then live?

Also, only a small percentage of the population has financial and life opportunities to hire a nurse or nanny for the elderly with dementia, who will be in the house around the clock.

At the same time, many talk about the psychological side of the problem: relatives feel guilty about the patient for giving him to a special hospital for the elderly with dementia, rather than leaving them in the family. But, in fact, studies have long shown that such a lifestyle is only better for a pensioner. Firstly, he is followed by professional care, because in any critical situation he will be able to receive professional medical care on time. In addition, a person is in society, among other elderly people and does not feel lonely if, say, he was at home alone. And, of course, no matter how rude and selfish it sounds, young people should lead an active and full life, despite all the hardships and obstacles!

The main thing is to find good care and a special hospital that will be designed not only for the elderly, but for people with dementia.

This is a very, very important point for both you and your relative..

For reference: what is dementia?

Dementia is a disease characterized by acquired dementia, in which a person loses previously acquired knowledge and skills, and also cannot acquire new ones.. Most often, this disease develops in old age.. At the moment, dementia is considered an incurable disease, and there is no prevention and treatment for the disease. The people call this disease easier - senile.

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