A steady daily routine, short clear sentences and a few changes around the house make each day easier, for her and for whoever cares for her
The Pushpa team · 6 sourcesAfter a dementia diagnosis, the question becomes how to make each day work. The WHO says family carers give on average 5 hours of care and supervision a day, and women provide 70% of those hours. Small, steady habits make a real difference, for her and for them
A daily routine, including a daily walk, can ease restlessness and wandering, the NHS says. Tea at the same time, meals in the same place, the evening bhajans she loves. If a behaviour keeps recurring, keep a diary for a week or two to spot what triggers it. She isn't being deliberately difficult
Six in ten people with dementia will wander at least once, the Alzheimer's Association says. The Association advises calling emergency services if she isn't found within 15 minutes. In India, that's 112
The WHO's advice to carers is simple: take regular breaks and look after yourself. Share the days among siblings and relatives, and ask for help before you're exhausted
How Pushpa helpsPushpa's evening call is the same warm voice at the same time every day, which fits a routine. Pushpa keeps her medicines and reports together, and tells the family when something changes
General information, not medical advice. In an emergency in India, call 112
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