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6 Tips for Positive Holidays with Dementia:⠀ ⠀ 1. Communicate in advance with guests.⠀ 2. Stick with the familiar.⠀ 3. Avoid over-stimulation⠀ 4. Involve the person with simple tasks.⠀ 5. Set realistic expectations.⠀ 6. Create a moment for yourself.⠀ ⠀ Thanks, @combating_dementia for such a helpful list.⠀ ⠀ #riseiq
A note from @riseiq Co-Founder, Lena Chauhan:⠀ ⠀ My dearest aunt, who is living with Alzheimer’s, was in hospital all day yesterday.⠀ She has the following symptoms: floaters in her eyes, hallucinations, and a very poor appetite. The symptoms have increased her anxiety levels and made her feel scared.⠀ ⠀ I'd like to share with you the advice I offered my own family. I hope you find these tips simple, actionable, and effective. ⠀ ⠀ For appetite:⠀ 1. Change the colour of your loved one's plate. Red Plates work really well for increasing contrast between the food and the plate so the person with dementia can clearly see what they are being offered to eat. All primary colours help -- but I find red works the best. Think about mashed potato on a white/cream plate. For someone with dementia, it is not obvious where the mash starts and ends on the plate, and is not very appetising. Now imagine some creamy mash on a bright red or green plate. Much clearer.⠀ ⠀ 2. Serve meals on a larger plate. If a person with dementia perceives their meal to be smaller, they may feel inclined to eat more. This should be your go-to move if they forgot to eat earlier in the day. It is really important to have food in stomachs that are taking regular doses of medication.⠀ ⠀ 3. Turn the flavour up! The sensitivity of tastebuds is often affected in those with dementia. This leaves everything tasting bland, making it less attractive to eat. ⠀ Add lots of herbs/spices and see if this makes a difference.⠀ ⠀ To ease anxiety and increase the feeling of wellbeing: ⠀ 1. Try to capture positive footage of life in your family on your phone camera and share it with your loved one. Go through your photo roll on your phone or pull our photo albums and look through them with your loved one. Remind your loved one with dementia why each person is important to them.⠀ ⠀ 2. My auntie has been taking a couple of drops of CBD oil at an 8% strength. I will try 15% next week.⠀ ⠀ FINALLY, don't forget you! Reach out to those around you if you need to talk, cry, or need a reason to smile! ⠀ ⠀ Please share any tips that have made a difference for your loved one in the comments below!⠀ ⠀ Love, Lena
We are back with another post about current research being done into the use of Ayurvedic medicine for the prevention and treatment of dementia. There's no direct mention of dementia in original Ayurvedic texts BUT the symptoms of forgetfulness and memory loss ARE described. Ayurvedic medicine mentions and explains the use of several herbs and their qualities for the treatment of memory loss. Scientists and researchers are currently working with these medicinal plants for the treatment of dementia, since pharmacological treatment of dementia using drugs is often inadequate and has many side effects. Which plants? Popular Ayurvedic medicinal plants -- for example: Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, gotu kola, and guggulu -- not only reduce brain ageing, but also help relieve stress and have memory enhancing effects which help in regeneration of neural tissues. They also induce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nutritional, and immune-supportive effects in the human body. Scientists know there is scepticism around non-pharmacological medicines -- no matter how well they work. So, researchers are working to validate and document Ayurvedic medicine in order to achieve global acceptance. They are also working to isolate and purify effective components so they can have a better understanding of their biological effects. Such exciting research! We will keep you posted on developments! #riseiq #ayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedicmedicine #ayurvedalife #ayurvedic #ayurvedaeveryday #ayurvedatherapy
For the next few days we are going to focus on Ayurveda and the growing research around its ability to help prevent and help ease existing symptoms of dementia. ⠀ ⠀ So what is it? #Ayurveda is is the mother of all medicine systems. It's personalised, preventive, #holistic, #naturalmedicine aimed at keeping us healthy. In Indian homes is often used regularly, from the kitchen table to the medicine cupboard. Instead of focusing on symptoms, like Western medicine, Ayurveda goes to the root of the cause. Ayurveda gives equal weight to the human mind as it does the body. It works at the consciousness and cognisance that ultimately leads to a healthier physiology.⠀ ⠀ Amarjeet-singh Bhamra, from the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Traditional Sciences, has been campaigning to protect and promote the traditional Indian sciences including Ayurveda System of Medicine since 2009.⠀ ⠀ He says, “Traditional sciences are not less scientific than modern sciences and should be acknowledged as a part of medical sciences. It is essential to offer people a choice of a non-invasive medical system that has been around for thousands of years.”⠀ ⠀ We'll explore Ayurveda more specifically tomorrow. Stay with us. ⠀ ⠀ #riseiq ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #healthcare #healthylifestyle #care #carer #health #alzheimers #alzheimersassociation #alzheimerscaregiver #homecare #seniorcare #aging #aginggracefully #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiauk #dementiaresearch #dementiacaregiver #dementiasucks #dementiaprevention #holistic #holistichealth
Ayurvedic medicine is a personalised system of traditional medicine which originates in India. It is based on a holistic view of treatment which promotes and supports equilibrium in different aspects of human life: the body, mind, and soul. ⠀ ⠀ Now, a group of UK politicians are campaigning to integrate #Ayurveda and #Yoga as a part of UK’s medical system AND researchers are looking in to the use of #Ayurvedicmedicine specifically for the prevention and treatment of #dementia. ⠀ ⠀ So, we're going to spend some time in the coming days looking into Ayurvedic medicine: what is it, how does it work, and how can it be used to help people with dementia. Stay tuned...⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #healthcare #healthylifestyle #care #carer #health #alzheimers #alzheimersassociation #alzheimerscaregiver #seniorcare #aging #aginggracefully #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiauk #dementiaresearch #dementiacaregiver #dementiasucks #dementiaprevention #selfcare #holisticmedicine #holisitic #holistichealth
What’s more evocative than the smell or taste of a favourite childhood recipe? Those memories of baking with mum come rushing back. Spending time in the kitchen together is a great way to catch up and talk. It can be an emotive and tactile experience, which is why baking with someone living with dementia can be such a lovely and rewarding thing to do. #riseiq From the @dementiauk article ‘Baking with Someone With Denentia” Photo credit: @gathre
The holidays are rapidly approaching and for some, this might mean travelling with a loved one with dementia. Traveling can be tricky for people with dementia because it involves changes in routine. These changes can be anxiety producing, but there are ways to limit the effect it has on you loved one. Here’s what you need to know before you go:⠀ ⠀ 1. Planning is key: Be sure to bring copies of important documents with you. Both you and your loved one should have a copy of their identification. Similarly, you both should carry copies of doctor’s contact information, medication list, insurance information, and food and drug allergies.⠀ ⠀ 2. Prepare your hosts: If you’ll be staying with family or friends, let them know of any changes that have occurred since the last time they saw your loved one. Tell them how they can help you during your stay and how they can put their guest at ease. If you’ll be staying at a hotel, speak to the staff about any needs you might have. Inform them privately about your senior’s condition and ask them to let you know if they see him or her walking around without you.⠀ ⠀ 3.Three isn’t always a crowd: Consider bringing someone else with you. Your loved one with dementia will need lots of attention and care in new surroundings. Bringing another person can help ease the stress and let you concentrate on other details of the trip.⠀ ⠀ 4. Expect delays and disruption: Things probably won’t run 100% smoothly. It’s not the end of the world. Give yourself plenty of extra time. It’s easier to be patient, adaptable, and realistic when you aren’t stressed yourself! ⠀ ⠀ 5. Smile: While traveling with a loved one with dementia comes with its complications, it doesn’t mean you and your family can’t enjoy the trip and the quality time together.
In 2008 at the age of 60, after years working in fashion as a stylist for big names ranging from Madonna to Harper’s Bazaar, Linda Rodin launched the cult beauty range, @rodinoliolusso. She has since sold the company to Estée Lauder for an undisclosed amount and has another business venture in the works. Now at age 70, Rodin is an it-girl, featuring in Vogue and fashion campaigns. She says she’s only just getting started. Proof that getting older can AND SHOULD invite more opportunities — not less! #riseiq