With few exceptions, most cars and trucks coming out of the factory these days are well-built and thoughtfully designed, earning high marks from consumers for their initial quality. But ask car buyers again in three years whether theyâre satisfied with their carâs reliability and you might get a different answer.
Hippocrates once said Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.. In the case of dementia, a diet of nutrient-rich foods can improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Advanced dementia patients may forget to eat, and eventually don't feel hunger as a result of depression, medication side effects and cognitive decline.
Respectful, sensitive, ongoing communication is the key to positive relationships. Here are ways to help you and the person with dementia understand each other better: 1  Learn about dementia, its progression, and how it affects individuals.2  Believe that communication is possible at all stages of dementia. 3  Focus on the personâs abilities and skills. 4  Reassure and be positive. 5  Meet the person where they are and accept their new ...ementia affects how people express themselves and understand what is being communicated to them. For the person with dementia, maintaining relationships can be a complex process, especially when verbal communication is affected. The following changes are common: 1  Difficulty finding a word.