Once a diagnosis of dementia has been made, a family has to learn ways of coping with dementia. The most important thing a family dealing with dementia can do is remain supportive of each other. Every family member will react differently. At times, emotions may be volatile, but understanding about the disease and its symptoms goes a long way toward alleviating the fear and anger that often accompanies a diagnosis. Regular family meetings can help clear the air before things reach a breaking point. It is essential to everyone's well-being that you remain in good health and can balance your care responsibilities with your own happiness. Be sure part of the time is spent praising everyone's contributions, discussing positive signs you've seen in the person with dementia, and talking about possible solutions to dilemmas.
Regular meetings with families and creating awarness of the disease, being supportaive of eachother, teaching family members to take care of themselves, their health, and their well-being. Discussing possible solutions.
i would first of all, identify the beahvior of pacing and knocking on others doors. i would then understand why, maybe she cant sleep because she is in pain or maybe she was a caregiver aand is going to check on her patient nextdoor and then adapt to the situation. maybe use some of the tips we learned before like telling her that you checked on her ptient already and she is doing fine.
