How do you cope with a parent who has dementure?

Aggressive behaviour and just plan hurtful 90% of the timeHow do you cope with a parent who has dementure?
Try to turn the 10% into 100% with a big effort on your partHow do you cope with a parent who has dementure?
Find a good psychiatrist.Meds can make a world of diference.
You have to understand that they don't realise they are doing it, it's part of their illness. Look up on the net about it, it'll help you to understand it more in depth.


Best wishes


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You can't do it on your own hunny.





Consider a care home or get a care worker in to give you some respite.





If you're in the UK then your GP will be able to help you. The dementia will only become worse until the parent is bedbound.





It's too stressful to do it by yourself. Please don't feel guilty for seeking help.
If in the UK, you probably need some support from a CPN and the local Carers' Support Groups.


Ask at the local Social Services Department for an interview with a Duty Officer who will make a referral to a Social Worker specialising in the care of people with mental health problems. He or she will be able to set the wheels in motion to provide you with outside services and support.
sealion dementure? Not sure, that's a tough one
Dementia effects the brain that sufferers may not reason the same way they used to. Aggression is a primal instinct in response to displeasure or some adversity, whether real or perceived. Seek to avoid the triggers that are causing your parent to react aggressively. There may be pain, constipation, annoyance or simple confusion that leads to agitation (imagine not being sure of who you are or all these people around you?). If you can't find the cause, seek outside help to find it, like a medic or nurse. People respond instinctively to basic emotions and care. Take your time with your parent and avoid conflict - essentially, keep smiling!
Looking after someone close with dementia must be one of the hardest tasks there is.


You should seek advice from the doctor and arrange for a regular break from your parent. Perhaps you could arrange for your parent to go to a day centre a couple of days a week.


I feel for you, it is a terrible situation you have.