Spotting a problem
It is
important that everyone involved in the life of the person with dementia keeps
an eye on their state of health.
As the dementia progresses, they may become
less able to identify health problems or to tell others about them, so it is
important to look out for signs that the person might be in pain or discomfort.
If you
help them wash or dress, discreetly look out for cuts and bruises in case they
have any injuries that they haven't told you about.
Also look out for rashes or
sore places. Any red patches that don't go away after a few hours could be
pressure sores, so tell the GP or district nurse immediately.
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