Signs and strategies for Dementia
If someone you are caring for is showing signs of dementia, it can be an unsettling and sometimes frustrating time for everyone. It is important to have a diagnosis, to ensure nothing else is causing the symptoms. Your GP should be involved.
A common sign could be confusion about the time of day and what is appropriate for that time. They may for example get up and dressed for work at 2am, which not only disrupts their sleep, but that of the person caring for them.
A strategy that may help with this is to use visual cues to re-orientate to time. E.g. point out that it is dark outside or show them a clock and explain that it is 2AM. Offer a cup of tea and a snack, this may allow time for the cues to register and often they will hop back into bed without resistance.
It is important to try not to argue with someone with dementia, which is certainly easier said than done, but remembering it will only escalate the situation may help!
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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