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How Can Restless Behaviour While Suffering From Alzheimer S Disease Be Treated?
Hi my dad is 81 and was diagnosed with alzheimer s, my sister and mom are having problems with him constantly adjusting the thermostat from hot to cold or putting it on fan and also he is unable to sit still for no longer than 15 minutes and he also wanders around the house at night only. is there something the family can do in these cases to make things easier. I appreciate any help or advice ou can give me.
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Upto 40% of Alzheimer's patients may develop delirium with altered behaviour. They may went outside and unable to come back. Supportive and calm environment can also help someone recover from delirium. This includes: 1. a 24-hour clock and easily visible calendar,
2. Making sure that any hearing aids and glasses are working properly and being worn. 3. Avoiding unnecessary noise at night. 4. Not moving the person within and between wards unnecessarily. Treatment with drugs may depend upon the patient health condition and tendency to hurt other, etc. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Upto 40% of Alzheimer's patients may develop delirium with altered behaviour. They may went outside and unable to come back. Supportive and calm environment can also help someone recover from delirium. This includes: 1. a 24-hour clock and easily visible calendar,
2. Making sure that any hearing aids and glasses are working properly and being worn. 3. Avoiding unnecessary noise at night. 4. Not moving the person within and between wards unnecessarily. Treatment with drugs may depend upon the patient health condition and tendency to hurt other, etc. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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