If this person has been diagnosed with dementia, it may be likely that what feels like lazy behavior to you is this person’s inability to do those tasks anymore without guidance and cues….

Like a child, they may act out because they are desperate to exert some kind of control over their life and/or their surroundings. A senior who is afraid, confused, frustrated and/or unable to communicate effectively can be easily agitated.

Seniors throw temper tantrums for a whole host of reasons. Often, it’s a result of the personality changes brought on by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Certain prescription medications can have negative side effects or interact with one another, causing mood swings and irritability.

Apathy is a symptom of dementia. The term apathy means when a person loses interest in what is happening around them. Although losing interest may not seem like a behaviour problem, it can be very hard for caregivers to handle.

Apathy, or listlessness, commonly occurs in early dementia. A person with symptoms could lose interest in hobbies or activities. They may not want to go out anymore or do anything fun. They may lose interest in spending time with friends and family, and they may seem emotionally flat.7 dias atrás

However, changes in a person’s basic disposition or temperament aren’t normal and may be signs of dementia. For example, a person who was once social and outgoing may become withdrawn, or someone who was once cheerful may become stubborn, distrustful, angry, or sad.

Seniors often don’t like to bathe because all they remember is being cold and shivering. Making the bathing experience pleasant and comfortable will reduce objections before and during the shower.

1. Seniors don’t have to bathe every day. Even though most Americans are used to showering every single day, it’s not a strict requirement for good health. At a minimum, bathing once or twice a week helps most seniors avoid skin breakdown and infections.

As people get older, they have less energy to get things done each day. Usually, personal hygiene (specifically bathing) is one of those things that gets neglected. To avoid any skin conditions or infections, a senior should bathe at least once or twice a week….

Lauren Ploch, the skin would become oily or dry and become infected with fungus or yeast and then bacteria. The dirt on the skin could then cause warty growths. Dr. Caroyln Jacob, director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, said the oily parts of your body would collect dirt and pollutants….