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MEMOCARE addresses and provides practical solutions to the primary challenges faced when caring for a senior living with cognitive changes.

A letter to my caregiver
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MEMO CARE is specifically designed for caregivers who live with or provide care for seniors experiencing cognitive decline.
The 31 support sheets provided by MEMO CARE are created through a combination of social interactions with seniors living with dementia, careful monitoring of best practices, and insights from professionals in the field, and valuable information, tools, tips, and advice. The goal is to promote a harmonious caregiving environment and provide daily support to those in need.

Table of content

6 topics addressed

Caregiver’s roles

At home

Communication

Nutrition

Well being

Behaviors

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"Mom's constant repetition throughout the day was becoming overwhelming for me. Thanks to the insights and tools provided by MEMO BOX, I learned how to communicate with her on a deeper level and understand the underlying reasons behind her repetitive questions. This newfound approach has brought me a sense of calm, and I've noticed a significant reduction in Mom's repetition. Our interactions have become more meaningful and fulfilling."

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Caregiver’s roles

ADAPT YOUR LIFESTYLE
Make necessary modifications to your home and establish a consistent routine that promotes harmony for a person with declining mental abilities.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAREGIVER AND THE SUPPORT NETWORKS
In your role as a caregiver, learn more about your responsibilities and what is available from social service providers.

HIRE A HELPER OR A CAREGIVER
Find a suitable individual who you can establish a trusting relationship with, and who can assist in caring for a senior with cognitive impairment.

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT RISK
Assess your degree of exhaustion as a caregiver, then find solutions to cope with it.

TRAVELLING WITH THE FRAIL ELDERLY
Organize travel plans that cater to the needs of a person with cognitive impairment, ensuring a pleasant trip.

At home

MAKING YOUR ENVIRONMENT SAFE AND SECURE
Take steps to modify and secure the home environment, ensuring it is free from hazards and promoting overall safety.

HOME ACTIVITIES
Make plans for enjoyable activities that match the interests and capabilities of the elderly person with memory challenges and encourage them to actively take part.

PREVENT FALLS
Make necessary adjustments to the surroundings to ensure a safe environment for seniors with memory challenges, who may have difficulty with motor skills and are at risk of falling.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH A SENIOR

MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION
Gain insights and techniques for effective communication with individuals living with cognitive impairment.

COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS
Learn helpful strategies to navigate situations when faced with aggressive behavior from a vulnerable elderly person and be comfortable saying “no” when necessary.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SENSES
Recognize the limitations of verbal communication and explore non-verbal methods of interaction and communication.

APHASIA AND COMMUNICATION
Find ways to communicate with seniors experiencing language difficulties due to memory decline.

REPETITION, AGAIN AND AGAIN
Respond appropriately and calmly when interacting with someone with dementia who repeats themselves frequently, ensuring a stress-free environment.

Nutrition

AT MEALTIME
Adjust the kitchen and dining areas and explore ways to stimulate the appetite of the elderly person.

SECURE THE KITCHEN
Rearrange the kitchen to create a safe environment for seniors with cognitive impairments.

CONSUME “GOOD” FATS
Dr. Michael Nehls emphasizes the significance of consuming unsaturated “good” fats for seniors with cognitive impairment

EATING OUT
Plan your restaurant outings with your parent who has cognitive impairment.

Well being

DRESSING SESSION
Support a person with dressing and undressing, choosing appropriate clothing for them.

THE BATH RITUAL
Learn how to handle resistance from a senior with cognitive impairment when it comes to bathing.

ORAL HYGIENE
Discover helpful tips for maintaining oral hygiene in elderly individuals with cognitive challenges

SLEEPING CONCERNS
Find guidance on managing sleep disorders that affect people living with cognitive impairment.

RECOGNIZING PAIN
Identify signs and interpret non-verbal expressions of pain in individuals with cognitive disorders.

MANAGING INCONTINENCE
Seek advice on managing bladder or bowel control issues in a loved one.

Behaviors

WANDERING AIMLESSLY AND CONTINUOUSLY
Discover strategies to prevent and effectively respond to the wandering behavior of an elderly person with dementia.

APATHY AND LACK OF MOTIVATION
Find ways to motivate and engage a senior with memory challenges who shows signs of apathy or lack of motivation.

ANXIOUS BEHAVIOURS
Learn how to respond to calls for help and anxiety episodes in an elderly person living with cognitive impairment.

SUNDOWNING
Understand, react to, and manage the symptoms of sundown syndrome experienced by some elders with cognitive impairment.

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURS
Gain insight into understanding, managing, and maintaining communication with a person with cognitive challenges who displays aggressive behavior.

DELUSION – HALLUCINATION – CONFUSION – PARANOIA
Minimize episodes of delirium, hallucinations, confusion, or paranoia in an elderly person with cognitive decline.

HIDING, LOSING, COLLECTING OBJECTS
Learn how to react when an elderly person hides, accumulates, or frantically searches for objects.

SHADOWING
Understand how to act and respond when you are constantly accompanied by an elderly person with cognitive impairment.

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Lettre à mon aidant

À toi, mon ami, qui m’aide au quotidien

Lorsqu’il m’arrive de me lever et de marcher sans but, n’essaie pas de m’arrêter mais demande-moi si tu peux m’accompagner. Tiens-moi la main, rassure-moi, trouve-moi quelque chose à faire qui puisse me distraire.
Lorsque mes réactions sont extrêmes, que je semble agité, que j’ai des sautes d’humeur ou que je parais agressif, reste calme et donne-moi de l’attention. N’essaie pas de raisonner ou de me contredire mais distrais-moi et la douceur de ta voix me calmera.

Parfois, lorsqu’arrive la fin de l’après-midi ou le début de la soirée, je me sens désorienté. Peut-être ai-je trop dormi durant la journée, peut-être ai-je fais mes exercices trop tard ou que mon souper était trop copieux? Durant ces moments-là, rappelle-moi l’heure qu’il est, réconforte-moi, rassure-moi, en me répétant que tu seras toujours là prêt de moi. Ferme les rideaux, allume les lumières puis écoutons de la musique relaxante, lisons, jouons aux cartes dans un environnement confortable et bien ventilé.

S’il m’arrive de te suivre partout comme ton ombre et que cela te dérange, s’il te plaît, comprends simplement que j’ai peur car ce qui m’entoure m’est incompréhensible et que tu es pour moi mon seul pilier, mon seul repère. Rassure-moi. Répète-moi encore et encore que tu m’aimes et que je suis en sécurité avant de me trouver une activité que je pourrais aimer.

Enfin, lorsque nous sommes ensemble et que nous discutons, ne me pose pas de questions qui peuvent me mettre dans l’embarras, ne me demande pas de me rappeler et surtout, quoique je dise, ne me dis jamais « Non » mais accepte mes émotions avec amour, calme, joie et respect.

Merci de m’accompagner sur ce nouveau chemin de vie.

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A letter to my caregiver

To my dear friend who supports me every day,

When I get up and walk aimlessly, don’t try to stop me, but ask me if you can come with me.
Hold my hand, reassure me, find something to do to distract me.
When my reactions are extreme, when I seem agitated, have mood swings or appear aggressive, stay calm and give me attention.
Don’t try to reason or contradict me, but distract me and the gentleness of your voice will calm me.

Sometimes, when it’s late afternoon or early evening, I feel disoriented.
Maybe I slept too much during the day, or exercised too late, or had too big a supper?
During these moments, remind me what time it is, comfort me, reassure me that you’ll always be there with me.
Close the curtains, turn on the lights, then listen to relaxing music, read, play cards in a comfortable, well-ventilated environment.

If I happen to follow you around like a shadow and it bothers you, please understand that I’m scared because I don’t understand what’s going on around me and you’re my only pillar, my only reference point.
Please reassure me.
Tell me again and again that you love me and that I’m safe, before I find something I might like to do.

Lastly, when we converse, please avoid asking me questions that might embarrass me or require me to remember. Most importantly, whatever I say, never respond with “No.” Instead, accept my emotions with love, serenity, happiness, and respect.

Thank you for embarking on this adventure with me.

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