When someone has dementia, it's
important that they remain as fit and healthy as possible - both physically and
mentally.
The better they feel, the better life will be for them and those
around them. A person's health and well-being is affected by many different
factors.
This collection of articles explains some of these factors and looks at adjustments
that can be made to the person's lifestyle or environment in order to boost
their health.
It is important to keep in mind
that a person's health will depend a lot on them as an individual. Each person
will have interests, preferences and routines, as well as different physical
needs and abilities.
Being able to follow their routines and continue to enjoy
their interests will impact on a person's well-being as much as some physical
factors, so it is important to remember to treat them as an individual.
Over the course of 18 articles we
will explore how to Stay Healthy, some we have briefly covered in the past.
The articles will cover:
- Mental Well-being
- Exercise
- Eating Well
- Keeping Warm
- Tackling constipation
- A good night's sleep
- What to do about smoking
- Alcohol
- Dealing with hearing problems
- Ensuring good eyesight
- Healthy teeth and gums
- Remaining mobile
- Foot care
- Bone health
- Depression and anxiety
- Spotting a problem
- Check-ups
- Medication
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