In this video, a caregiver describes their approach to making mouth care a comfortable and pleasant experience. They select a time of day when things are calm. They set up their supplies and tell the person what they’re going to do each step of the way.
For more information, please see these resources:
● www.alz.org/ca...
● www.nia.nih.go...
● www.mouthhealth...
“Conversations with Caregivers” (bit.do/conversa...) is a series of short videos that offers practical advice from real family caregivers who care for persons with dementia; a general term for diseases that cause the gradual loss of ability to think, communicate, and live independently. These videos are intended to help viewers manage common caregiving challenges; nevertheless, the content will not apply to every situation. Please seek professional medical advice for questions and concerns about your or your loved one’s medical condition.
These videos were produced with support from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and Tideswell at UCSF in partnership with the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. They were made possible by the generosity of the families who agreed to be filmed.