Living with Alzheimer's

Any disease is crucial for the well-being of a person that affects the realization of daily tasks, especially it is difficult for people that suffer from cognitive impairment. People with Alzheimer’s disease usually face many obstacles during the day, but, thankfully, exist many tools and equipment that helps maintain continence. I collected and systemized the information from https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ and below you can find the main problems and their solution with which people struggle on a daily basis.
  

Forgetfulness

Alzheimer’s disease impacts the memory disabling people to remember dates, lists, appointments, and many other things. It may make someone forget when to see a doctor or take the medication. The are many ways out that leave that problem behind. Noticeboards, reminders, messages, calendars are very helpful and easy to use or carry.

Washing and bathing problems

Sometimes people cannot get into and out of the bath. The problem can be solved with the help of transfer benches, grab rails, or bath steps. If there are difficulties sitting down or standing up, pulleys to lower and raise a person in and out the bath can help, or a walk-in bath can be installed or adapted.

Toilet problems

Many people with Alzheimer’s suffer from incontinence. Not only raised tiled seats and grab rails are convenient, but additional commodes, bedpans, and waterproof mattresses will come in hand. Pads and pull-up incontinence pants are effective as well.

Eating and drinking problems

Dementia can affect co-ordination or swallowing, or even make a person forget how to use cutlery and eat and drink in general. Cutlery with large, contoured handles and non-spill cups with large handles would be the perfect equipment.

Walking and moving problems

To keep mobile and independent exist many variations of walking sticks, walking frames and wheelchairs. To change positions and places “transfer aids” such as a transfer turntable can help. Many chairs and beds can be adapted to make them raise and lower.

Home adaptation

The house should be adapted the better the possible. Such adaptation variants include adding grab rails, widening doors for wheelchairs, installing a special shower, bath and toilet. It is advisable to add contrasting colors around the house, especially if the person has problems with perception. Patterned carpets, mirrors, and shiny surfaces can be confusing for people suffering from dementia.