In the late stages of Alzheimer’s you might notice signs such as increased restlessness, shouting, pacing, aggression or rapid mood swings, or less obvious clues such as tugging at sheets or clothes. Any one of these signs can be of concern, and here are some calming activities you can implement to help minimize your loved one’s distress.

Agitation is a common symptom of dementia: In the early stages, you might notice signs such as increased irritability, unexplained anxiety, restlessness, and rapid mood swings. Here’s guide to activities that can help reduce distress and restore a sense of comfort for your loved one.

Existen dos razones principales por las que su ser querido podría estar experimentando dificultades visuales. En primer lugar, todas las personas experimentan cambios en su visión a medida que envejecen. Las cataratas son la afección más común y provocan una «visión nublada», acompañada de una lenta disminución en la capacidad visual de la persona. En segundo lugar, es probable que nuestros seres queridos que padecen la enfermedad de Alzheimer o trastornos relacionados (ADRD) carezcan de la capacidad para comprender lo que ven o para recordar la función de un objeto en particular. Dadas estas circunstancias, adaptar actividades placenteras para su ser querido con visión reducida podría requerir un proceso de prueba y error hasta dar con la opción más adecuada.

There are two main reasons your loved one may be having trouble with vision. First, everyone has changes in their vision as they get older. Cataracts are the most common affliction and lead to “cloudy vision” with a slow reduction in people’s ability to see. Secondly, our loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders (ADRD) are likely to lack the ability to understand what they see or remember what a particular item is used for. Given these changes, customizing enjoyable activities for your loved one with low vision abilities might take some trial and error to find the right fit.