August - What you need to know about dementia

สภาพ Dementia is a common In fact, 1 in 4 people aged 65 years or above have dementia or are at risk of developing dementia. And dementia can affect anyone.
Therefore, it is important for everyone to know the facts about dementia and to show understanding so as to allow those with dementia to continue living in peace of mind in their familiar surroundings.

Everyone is forgetful แบบ time to time, but is still able to carry on in daily life as usual. But your life would be thrown into turmoil if you were regularly unable to recall the names of family members or kept forgetting things. Dementia is a สภาพ which causes a ตัวจริง ' s intellectual functioning to decline, which in turn has a serious impact on that ตัวจริง ' s ability to conduct a normal life.

The key to detecting dementia at an early stage is to realize that you or someone else is somehow " different to usual." Please use the following list to การคิดเงินค่าอาหาร for yourself. Of course, it is not เป็นไปได้ to determine whether or not someone has dementia on the basis of this list alone, but you or someone you know many have dementia if several of the following apply.

□สัปดาห์ I sometimes forget today ' s date or the day of the
□I sometimes forget my address or telephone number
□I say or ask the same thing repeatedly
□I sometimes go to pay for something at the shop but cannot งานชิ้นนี้ข้างนอก how much
□I sometimes cannot remember the names of things
□I forget where I put things and forget to put things away more often than before
□I sometimes get lost when walking along familiar routes
□I have become easily irritated by trivial things
□I am no longer able to turn off the gas or fire by myself
□I am no longer able to operate the washing machine, remote controller, etc. that I have been using until now
□drama I sometimes find it hard to understand the content of books or follow the storyline in a ทีวี
□I often think that someone has stolen my wallet, watch, etc.
□I sometimes forget what I wanted to say in the middle of talking
□I have become unkempt in appearance
□I have no motivation to do anything despite being well physically.
If 6 or more of the above apply to you or someone you know, I encourage you to speak to a doctor to receive a proper diagnosis.

Source: ความรู้ ( To those who are concerned ที่โรคสมองเสื่อมถูกต้องกับคุณที่กังวลเกี่ยวกับความทรงจำที่เลื่อนลอย “
about becoming more forgetful: A proper understanding of dementia ) "
(Publisher) NHK Public Welfare Organization (Editor) Kenji Kosaka

There are many benefits of seeking an early diagnosis. You may need to think of some creative ways to persuade the ตัวจริง in คำถาม to go to a doctor if he or she shows reluctance.
- คลินิก Consult at a nearby medical institution, such as your regular internal medicine doctor or a dementia
- การแต่งตั้ง Caregivers should accompany the individual concerned to his or her hospital
- Take a memo of the progression of symptoms, things the individual is having trouble with, and any other requests for the medical examination, and hand it over at the reception desk

Dementia can also affect young people. This is known as early-onset dementia. Younger patients often lack adequate financial resources, making the situation even more serious for their caregivers.

People may find it hard to understand or imagine how it would feel to suffer the kinds of symptoms that would ร่องรอย you to forget the faces of family members. What is more, dementia sufferers are often able to talk to and respond to questions แบบ others normally, giving the impression that there is nothing wrong with them. This is why others sometimes find it hard to understand when family members talk about their hardships.

Therefore, if those suffering แบบ dementia and their families are to continue living in peace of mind, it is necessary for everyone to gain a fuller understanding of dementia and provide comprehensive support to both the individual concerned and their caregivers.

This program trains individuals to become dementia supporters with a proper understanding of dementia and the capability to provide patients and their families with warm support in the ชุมชน and in the workplace. Caravan Mates are people who งานชิ้นนี้ as instructors on courses which รถไฟ these dementia supporters. They งานชิ้นนี้ on the ground to increase the number of supporters in the hope of building a more considerate society.

North Holds visiting courses at neighborhood associations in Area 4
During these courses, I use skits to get participants to observe interactions between dementia patients and their families, and think about how they would act in such a situation. Following this, I give a talk on recommended responses, and convey the key points for when dealing with people who have dementia. Some participants have told me that my advice helped them know how to act in actual situations. I hope to continue raising awareness among people and learn with my fellow Mates so as to be able to provide a source of support to caregivers.

Eligibility: Those who wish to consult about dementia and other memory-related problems along with their families
Where to go: Koreisha Shien Tanto ( Elderly Support Section ) Naka Ward Office

Eligibility: Families caring for dementia patients, etc.
Where to go: Koreisha Shien Tanto ( Elderly Support Section ) Naka Ward Office

Koreisha Shien Tanto ( Elderly Support Section ) ทีอีแอล Naka Ward Office : FAX 224-8167 : 224-8159
Community General Support Center ( within Community Care Plazas )
　ทีอีแอล Shinyamashita Community Care Plaza : FAX 625-1911 : 625-1865
　ทีอีแอล Furocho Community Care Plaza : FAX 662-0161 : 662-0192
　ทีอีแอล Mugita Community Care Plaza : FAX 664-6023 : 664-6075
　ทีอีแอล Honmokuhara Community Care Plaza : FAX 623-0971 : 623-0977
　ทีอีแอล Minosawa Community Care Plaza : FAX 663-6960 : 228-1828
　ทีอีแอล Honmokuwada Community Care Plaza : FAX 622-1211 : 622-1290