For Caregivers- Future Planning for People with Dementia
The time will come when your loved one with dementia can no longer make sound choices. Here are some ideas to help you both plan for the future.
The time will come when your loved one with dementia can no longer make sound choices. Here are some ideas to help you both plan for the future.
Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be understood. This can be troubling for both of you. Remember, these problems are not your loved one's fault. They're due to the disease. These tips can help you find ways to cope.
If you are caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to take good care of yourself too. Get out to see friends, eat a healthy diet, and visit your health care provider for regular checkups.
In this situation, you might not have time to learn about your child's surgery or to prepare your child. It's important to keep your emotions under control. Hospital staff can help answer your questions. Read this sheet to know what to expect when your child needs emergency surgery.
Your child is having surgery. Before the surgery, you may need to take your child to the hospital for a pre-op clinical visit. Here is information about what to expect and what to bring to the hospital.
Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.
Your child is having surgery. Learn all you can about the surgery to help your child prepare. This sheet lists some of the common words and phrases that describe surgery. And it gives you suggestions for how to explain these words to your child.
You were given home care instructions for your child's G-tube or G-J tube before they were discharged from the hospital. This sheet can help you remember those steps when you and your child are at home.
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