How Often Should You Visit a Memory Care Patient

Dr. Rita A. Jablonski is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced persons I know when it comes to memory care, dementia and caregivers.I forwarded Rita a question from one of our readers."How Often Should You Visit a Memory Care Patient When They First Go In"?This is an important question, and is often a great source of anxiety for Alzheimer's caregivers.The answer often depends on the actual circumstances at the time.Topic -Memory CareBy Rita A. JablonskiAlzheimer's Reading RoomSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:Hi, Bob.The answer depends on the physical and mental condition of both parties. Some caregivers are so worn out by the time placement occurs that they can only visit 1-2 times a week. The location of the facility from the caregiver can also affect visiting schedules.Optimally, daily visits are good because it allows the family to see how the individual is adjusting to the new surroundings, and if the new facility is responsive to the needs of the individual.I pay more attention to the quality of the visits than the quantity of the visits.Care of Dementia PatientsOne of the authors on this site mentioned how some visitors would interact with her mother and ask, "Do you know who I am?" These interactions resulted in a negative experience for both visitor and resident. Visitors who accept the person with dementia as he or she is, who happily listen to the repetivie stories or some of the "fractured fairy tales," without judgment or argument, create a p...
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