Treatment of senile dementia: drugs and folk remedies

• What is senile dementia
• What causes the disease
• What are the symptoms of senile dementia?
• What are the different types of dementia?
• How is senile dementia treated?
• What drugs and folk remedies will help?

Senile dementia, or dementia, is a disease that occurs only in very old people. In approximately 8% of cases it is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, in 20% - 75 years of age. After 85 years, up to 20% of older people suffer from dementia. The disease is characterized by loss of brain function, but this does not mean that everything is lost.

How to recognize the development of dementia

Senile dementia is a condition of severe mental and nervous system disorder caused by organic damage to brain structures.

Such violations may be caused by:

• hereditary predisposition
• vascular diseases
• be a consequence of previous injuries or infectious diseases.

Aging is considered one of the causes of brain pathology.

Signs of the disease are:

• memory impairment
• decreased intellectual abilities
• loss of existing knowledge and skills and inability to acquire new ones
• impaired motor coordination
• loss of orientation in space and time
• sleep inversion, insomnia
• change in behavior - unreasonable aggression, apathy, panic attacks

The clinical picture can be expressed by similar symptoms of varying degrees of severity depending on the initial state of the patient’s body, as well as the causes of impaired brain activity.

All cases of dementia are expressed by a progressive disorder of intellectual abilities and the emotional-volitional sphere, leading in some cases to a complete loss of the psychological basis of the personality.

• Acquired dementia (senile dementia) is not a congenital disease, such as mental retardation.
• Senile dementia, which is sometimes called senile marasmus, develops gradually in old age due to the organic decay of brain structures and leads to the patient’s loss of mental activity and memory, and subsequently motor functions and speech.

Unreasonable changes in a person’s behavior can signal the development of a disease

What is senile insanity - symptoms and signs

Manifestations are difficult to correct without qualified help. If there are complications, the disease progresses quickly, and the chance of rehabilitation decreases with each stage.

The problem is clearly illustrated in the medical literature. Classic primary sign: exacerbation of negative character traits. These are hysteria, mood swings, gloominess, grumpiness, isolation. Life with an elderly person turns into a series of difficult challenges.

People with this disease bring home garbage and all kinds of rubbish. They do not throw anything away and prohibit others from doing so. Greed becomes inadequate. Egocentrism increases many times over. Similar personalities:

• do not worry about relatives;
• they forget the faces of children and grandchildren;
• indifferent to others;
• keep things that mean nothing.

It is very difficult to independently monitor such individuals. They require increased attention, control and patience:

• They stop taking care of themselves and forget about basic hygiene. If the senile person does not have relatives or friends, then they are found in houses where the rooms are filled with garbage and the smell is already bothering the neighbors.
• A sign of senile insanity in women is an unhealthy appetite. They forget about recent meals and may eat food uncontrollably.
• Even a previously developed person loses his will and personality under the influence of dementia. Instincts become more acute and become more important than socialization.
• If the frontal cortex is damaged, then the symptom is hypertrophied sexuality and cheeky behavior.

Elderly people with such mental disorders are not able to exist independently. Progression leads to complete loss of abilities. But if you contact the “Zabota” boarding house network, your loved ones will be provided with round-the-clock care and rehabilitation.

Temporary and permanent accommodation in comfortable rooms, supervision by specialists is possible. Individual programs that include exercises to activate new neural connections. Breathing exercises, sessions with a psychologist, fine motor skills training.

Classification of the disease

Any type of dementia is initiated by complex disturbances in the functioning of various parts of the brain. There are a number of diseases related to dementia.

Depending on which brain structures have undergone decay, various external signs of the disease can be identified:

• Pathological changes in the cerebral cortex lead to disruption of higher nervous activity, mental abilities and problems in the emotional sphere (Alzheimer's disease).
• Disturbances in the subcortical zone lead to disruptions in the unconscious functions of the body - tremors of the limbs, nervous tics (Parkinson's disease).

Classification of the degree of the disease can be carried out based on an assessment of the extent of damage to the nervous tissue of the brain:

• Easy. The patient retains the ability to lead an independent life, there is no loss of coordination of movement and orientation. At the same time, his social activity decreases, the patient shows apathy towards surrounding events and people, becomes withdrawn and “withdraws into himself”, and may show forgetfulness and absent-mindedness in everyday life. At the same time, he maintains an adequate attitude towards his condition, understands the need to see a doctor and treatment.
• Moderate. The patient needs help and constant attention from loved ones. Serious impairments in memory and daily life skills (communication with others, use of household appliances, orientation in space and time intervals) may be observed. A person in this condition should not be left alone at home or allowed to go anywhere unaccompanied.
• Heavy. Characterized by complete collapse of personality, loss of a critical attitude towards one’s behavior. The patient becomes unable to perform the most basic actions and experiences the need for round-the-clock monitoring and care. A person loses his thinking and speech abilities, does not recognize even his closest relatives, and does not control his physiological state.

Dementia is a progressive and irreversible disease

Dementia: causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention

Specialists at the boarding house for the elderly “Dacha” Kolomyazhsky told us that it all starts with slight forgetfulness, but gradually the elderly person begins to show the first signs:

• Tremor develops and fine motor skills deteriorate;
• Poor hygiene. A person may not put on mandatory clothing, forget to take a shower, or brush his teeth;
• Speech and thought disorders;
• Deterioration of psychomotor skills.

Fixation amnesia may occur. The patient is not able to remember what happened to him yesterday, but he can tell in detail about the events that happened to him many years ago. Gradually the memories fade away. Paramnesia – false memories – may also appear. The patient tells stories about himself that did not happen in his life.

You can recognize the onset of dementia by the signs described above, which only arise and partially manifest themselves. As the disease progresses, these signs worsen and become the primary symptoms, to which new ones are added.

The symptoms of dementia will depend on the damage to the brain. Experts share the symptoms of vascular and atrophic dementia.

Vascular dementias include:

• Senile;
• Dementia due to atherosclerosis;
• After ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

At the onset of the disease, the first signs appear within 3 months:

• Absent-mindedness, poor concentration;
• Deterioration of memory for events of the present period;
• Decreased interest in current events;
• Deterioration in mental abilities, social engagement and initiative;
• Increased anxiety and irritability;
• Drowsiness during the day and evening, insomnia at night.

Several of the following symptoms are observed:

• Memory is impaired. A person forgets about dates, names, current events, but remembers his youth well. Amnesia then develops.
• Personality changes. The development of negative qualities and those that previously did not appear so often. For example, it could be tearfulness, grumpiness, capriciousness, greed.
• Lack of hygiene. The patient stops taking care of cleanliness and becomes indifferent to his appearance. Urinary incontinence may occur.
• Cognitive problems. People experience severe memory loss, disorientation, difficulty understanding spoken and written language, and difficulty with goal-directed actions and planning.
• Movement disorders: unsteady gait, frequent falls. Muscle work is impaired, the voice becomes less sonorous, it is difficult to speak and swallow. Paralysis and paresis occur.

This type includes Pick's disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's chorea. Brain cells shrink in size, stop functioning and die. Neural connections that underlie brain functions are disrupted.

Dementia begins unnoticed and develops over 5-8 years.

The signs are as follows:

• Memory deteriorates. It is difficult to remember new information, then he has difficulty remembering the meaning of words, skills and individual life moments. In severe cases, a person with dementia does not recognize relatives.
• Thinking disorder. The patient cannot analyze sensibly, engage in mental work and plan. Delirium ensues. Orientation in time and terrain deteriorates.
• Perception decreases: vision, hearing, tactile sensations. The patient does not recognize people and objects.
• Emotional problems and disorders: apathy, depression, etc.
• Loss of self-care ability. A person cannot dress and undress himself, maintain hygiene and eat.
• Communication disorders: a person forgets words, chooses inappropriate ones, and loses reading and writing skills.
• Increased muscle tone, slower movements, hunching.
• Epilepsy attacks.
• Personal changes. Aggression and foul language may develop. Opposite qualities develop.

At the moderate and deep stages, people may develop mental disorders: depression, delusions, hallucinations, motor and mental agitation, and drive disorders.

Diagnostic methods

If you suspect the development of dementia, you should consult a therapist. To establish a diagnosis, you then need to undergo consultations with a neurologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, a general examination of the body’s condition and a comprehensive neurological examination to identify lesions.

Initial testing of cognitive functions and general level of consciousness is carried out based on conversations with relatives and the patient himself. The following brain abilities are assessed:

• short-term and long-term memory functions
• spatial orientation
• basic abilities – reading, writing, simple counting
• object recognition based on basic features
• concentration of attention
• emotional perception
• presence of delusions, hallucinations and phobias
• daily activity and communication with others

After assessing the patient's condition, more accurate studies of brain function are carried out using magnetic resonance imaging. MRI allows us to identify changes characteristic of this disease - atrophy of the cerebral cortex, reduction of gyri, intracranial pressure, ventricular hydrocephalus, etc.

MRI of the brain

Senile dementia - prevention: comprehensive measures and list of drugs

Senile dementia in the moderate and severe stages is practically untreatable. Doctors around the world still can do little to help patients with this disease and are studying ways to slow down the process of brain dying.

It is believed that one of the methods of prevention is early diagnosis.

When the first symptoms of the disease appear, when the patient himself or his relatives seek help, the disease is no longer in the initial stage. For example, memory problems appear only several years after the onset of the disease. During this period, a fifth of the brain's memory centers have already been destroyed.

• Specialists at the London National Clinic for Neurology and Neurosurgery believe that the ineffectiveness of most drugs is explained by the advanced stage of the disease.
• In addition to studying the brain, scientists are developing a method for early diagnosis based on the composition of chemicals in the blood that indicate the onset of the disease.
• People with a hereditary predisposition to developing dementia need to pay attention to disease prevention and undergo regular examinations for timely monitoring of the condition of the brain.

Reducing the risk of onset of the disease lies in a person’s lifestyle. To prevent brain disorders it is necessary:

• Monitor your heart, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Maintain constant physical activity, avoid sudden changes in weight, stress, and emotional turmoil.
• Spend time training the cognitive functions of the brain - logical and abstract thinking, memory, concentration. Such activities will be useful in solving logical and mathematical problems, training visual memory, learning foreign languages, solving crossword puzzles, etc.

According to scientists, the drugs Solanezumab and Bapinezumab can be effective in the early stages of the disease. It is possible that after additional research, these funds can be used as preventive measures.

In old age, it is necessary to devote time to training mental activity

Stages of senile dementia

Senile dementia can be divided into the following stages:

• First (initial). This period is accompanied by a deterioration in mental abilities. At this stage, the patient is self-critical, but he is still able to take care of himself.
• Second. This stage is characterized by impaired intellectual abilities. The patient stops using ordinary things for their intended purpose. It is difficult for him to understand the operation of the telephone, kitchen stove, washing machine, TV, etc. The patient experiences constant depression during this period. Hygienic skills are preserved at the second stage. The patient is still able to take care of himself.
• Third. This is the final stage, which is the most dangerous and terrible for both the patient and his relatives. The person becomes insane. His close people still fail to explain that he needs to take care of himself and perform his usual actions. The patient can leave gas or water on, relieve himself anywhere, and eat without using cutlery.

The last stages are considered the most dangerous for humans. He is predominantly in a supine position. He has a metabolic disorder. Any somatic disease can cause death.

Tablets, injections, medications for dementia at the initial stage: list, how to take?

As noted above, there is no miracle cure for dementia. When diagnosing a disease, you should never self-medicate.

The choice of medications should be made by a doctor depending on the causes and stage of the disease, as well as the general condition of the patient and concomitant diseases.

At the initial stage of the disease, the doctor may recommend taking the following groups of drugs:

• Antidepressants - for the treatment of depression, apathy, anxiety, panic attacks. This group includes Chlorprothixene, Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa) . Such drugs should be taken with caution, since in people suffering from dementia, they can provoke delusional states and deterioration of the condition.
• Sedatives for the correction of sleep disorders and anxiety. Products based on herbal components can be used - valerian root extract, motherwort, peony tincture, Novopassit . Such drugs are safe, but their effect is rather weak and appears only with prolonged use.

Taking medications is mandatory when treating dementia

How to deal with depression in loved ones

Constantly being around an inadequate person for a long time can lead anyone to depression and a nervous breakdown. To prevent this from happening, relatives need to follow several recommendations:

• Accept the situation, do not blame yourself for what is happening, prepare for the fact that the disease will progress and the patient’s condition will worsen.
• Allocate the patient a separate room where he will stay from time to time and give rest to other family members.
• Provide alternate care for a sick person. That is, one person is not able to stay with the patient around the clock. It is necessary to rest and take a break from problems.
• Ask your doctor in detail and study all the recommendations. The most difficult thing is the lack of information. Often relatives become depressed because they do not know what is happening to the patient or how to help him.
• Don't isolate yourself. Communication with friends and children will distract you from problems and put you in a positive mood.
• You should not take the patient’s aggression to heart; you must understand that the person is not aware of his actions.
• Limit the communication of young children with the patient so as not to cause psychological trauma to the child. For older children, explain that their grandfather or grandmother is sick, so they should not be afraid of their actions. Children can communicate with sick people, but only under adult supervision.

You can’t make a sick person the master of the situation

It is important to build his life according to the schedule of healthy family members. At an early stage, patients are still able to perceive what is said to them

At a later stage, when the patient has already become completely insane, it is worth placing him in a hospital or boarding house. All the same, nothing can be done to help him, but it’s possible to save his nerves and family relationships.

How to behave with a patient, how to live further? This video will help answer these questions:

Dementia is an incurable disease. The average life expectancy of a patient is 8 years.

To date, there are no drugs that can prevent the development of dementia.

It is not so much the patient himself who suffers from the disease as his relatives. There are frequent cases of depression and nervous breakdowns in loved ones of a person with dementia.

Proper organization of the patient’s life and living conditions can alleviate his condition and minimize the negative manifestations of the disease.

Neuroleptics and vascular drugs for senile dementia and dementia in the elderly: list

Senile dementia is often accompanied by complications - delusions, hallucinations, psychomotor disturbances.

Neuroleptics are prescribed to relieve such neurotic and psychopathic disorders, irritability, problems with sleep and daytime activity - Risperidone (Risperdal), Olanzapine (Suprexa), Haloperidol .

• Such drugs cause blockade of dopamine receptors, which suppresses the development of psychosis. Typically, drugs are used for intramuscular administration in a dosage prescribed by the attending physician.
• It should be noted that when taking drugs from this group, side effects are possible - tremors of the limbs, increased salivation, muscle stiffness. In addition, studies by American scientists prove that treatment with these drugs can be dangerous for older people.

Timely consultation with a doctor is necessary at the first symptoms of the disease.

Rules of communication when a relative has insanity

It is important to remember that insanity is a serious personality change. You will not be able to communicate with your parent as before. Moreover, habitual forms of communication can enhance unwanted manifestations, provoke aggression and break off emotional contact.

1. Avoid derogatory language, insults and displays of anger towards the patient. He is not able to think critically and can involuntarily offend. It is important not to take it personally and realize that this is a consequence of the disease.
2. Simplify your speech when addressing a relative, choose a friendly intonation, as a person with dementia ceases to understand complex phrases and focuses more on the tone and facial expressions of the speaker. Harsh notes can cause fear and crying, even a hysterical attack.
3. Chat with your loved one on topics that are familiar and interesting to him, share family news and events, ask about his past. This stimulates mental functions and will help to distance misrecognition and withdrawal. Good contact with a loved one will reduce anxiety and worry.
4. Be interested in his wishes. People with cognitive impairments often stop taking initiative in communication. It is difficult for them to express their request. However, they become very offended when they remain unheard, which, again, can provoke an attack of psychosis.

Tablets, injections, medications for moderate dementia: list, how to take?

• Cerebrolysin is a drug that is a combination of low molecular weight peptides with amino acids and has a wide range of positive effects on brain function. The drug helps protect brain neurons from inhibitory factors and regulates intercellular metabolism. The action of the active substances makes it possible to improve the patient’s memory, attention and thinking abilities. The drug is administered intravenously through a drip; the course of treatment should be at least 4-6 weeks. One of the advantages of this drug is the accumulation and maintenance of the therapeutic effect after stopping use for a long time.
• Actovegin is a drug that supplies brain cells with oxygen and enhances intracellular metabolism. Taking this drug helps improve cognitive functions and reduces the psycho-emotional symptoms of dementia. The drug is prescribed intravenously for 2 weeks, then treatment continues in tablet form.

Tablets, injections, medications for severe dementia: list, how to take?

• For severe symptoms of the disease, a combination of Akatinol memantine and one of the following drugs Rivastigmine, Galantamine, Donepezil . In the case of senile dementia, such drugs are used in the prescribed dosage for a long period of time or continuously.
• Akatinol memantine - helps improve metabolism and the function of nerve impulse transmission in the brain, improves memory functions and attention span, enhances the ability of mental activity necessary to perform daily activities. Typically taken at a dosage of 10 mg twice daily. The drug is used for various types of disorders of thinking, memory, learning and loss of concentration.
• Rivastigmine (Altsenorm) - the action of the drug is based on the destruction of acetylcholine, which enhances the transmission of nerve impulses. Taking this drug allows you to improve memory, attention, coordinate speech disorders and reaction speed, and reduce signs of mental and behavioral deviations. In general, the patient experiences an improvement in his condition and increased activity in everyday and social life. The drug is taken 2 times a day, 1.5 - 6 mg, with a gradual increase in dosage.
• The Exelon patch is a unique product that provides regular delivery of rivastigmine through the skin layer. The product is applied daily at a certain time to an area of ​​skin that is not in contact with tight-fitting clothing. The product ensures a dosed supply of the active substance into the blood. Using the patch will not interfere with daily water procedures or swimming in the pool, but you should avoid visiting the sauna or bathhouse.

The doctor will be able to choose a treatment method only after a comprehensive examination.

What joint diseases are most common in old people (elderly people)?

With the natural aging of the body, negative processes occur in the musculoskeletal system. Tissues become inelastic, flabby, joints become deformed, and muscles and cartilage lose their original elasticity. By the age of 60-65, many pensioners complain of pain in the limbs. Explicit causes have not yet been identified, but the main ones are considered to be inflammation suffered in childhood, metabolic disorders, and degenerative features of the body.

Unfortunately, the disease does not manifest itself for a long time and may appear suddenly under the influence of some unfavorable situation. It develops in stages and progresses over a long period of time.

Arthritis

This is a combination of the inflammatory process in all joints. This affects the elbows, knees, ankles, fingers, and spine. In addition, the liver, heart and kidneys are often affected. The main sign of the disorder is severe pain when walking and prolonged physical activity.

Develops due to thinning of the articular cartilage. As a result, adjacent bones, having no space between them, begin to rub against each other. Therefore, tumors form in the connecting areas, leading to pain and ultimately loss of motor function.

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Symptoms:

• Redness of the skin in the problem area.
• Aches and crunches.
• Swelling.
• Increased temperature in the painful area.

Arthrosis is a disease of elderly and senile people

It is characterized by dystrophic changes (degeneration and destruction) of intra-articular cartilage. The popular name is “salt deposits”. Due to deformation of large joints (hip, knee and shoulder), where the gaps decrease and osteophyte spines form along the edges of the surfaces, the patient experiences pain, stiffness and difficulty moving.

Sedatives, hypnotics for the elderly with dementia and senile dementia: list

The course of the disease in old age is often complicated by lack of sleep, the appearance of anxiety and phobias, severe depression, delusions and hallucinations. The following drugs help correct the patient’s condition:

• Phenazepam is prescribed as a sedative for increased excitability and sleep disorders. For dementia, this drug can be taken once, in emergency situations. Long-term use will lead to aggravation of the patient's condition.
• Phenibut – helps improve the transmission of nerve impulses, enhance cerebral circulation and metabolism, and reduce vascular tone. The effect of the drug helps to cope with anxiety, relieve nervous tension, and normalize sleep. In addition, there is an improvement in motor functions and increased reaction speed. Long-term use allows you to stimulate physical and mental performance and increase daily activity.
• Sonapax (Thioridazine) is an effective drug with combined action. The product has a calming and sedative effect, helps eliminate anxiety, panic attacks and aggressive behavior. Prescribed to patients suffering from motor function disorders, sleep disorders, and depressive conditions.

It should be noted once again that any medication for disorders of brain activity in older people should be used strictly as prescribed by the doctor in the prescribed dosage.

Very often, taking potent drugs provokes severe side effects. This is especially dangerous for older people with a whole range of different types of diseases.

Any drug must be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor.

Ginkgo biloba

This is the last on the list, but not the least in its properties, a natural remedy against dementia. Ginkgo biloba helps increase blood flow to the brain. The plant contains powerful antioxidants that help improve memory performance, avoid short-term memory loss and thereby help get rid of dementia. Ginkgo leaf is very beneficial for patients with vascular insufficiency, but it can also help prevent the onset of dementia. The standard dose of leaves is 240 mg per day. To achieve best results, you should consume this herb twice a day.

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Sufiya Rakhmanova (Valeeva) January 27, 22:30

Dementia is a disease of old age: help with folk remedies.

Many people know or have heard what senile sclerosis is. This disease has different names, but underneath them lies one illness. Dementia is a disease of old age. Although many memory problems are called sclerosis.

If at a young age memory is impaired due to overexertion, reluctance to read books or poor circulation, then in older people it is caused by the death of nerve cells.

The condition of blood vessels depends on nutrition, lifestyle and heredity. Of course, the rate of destruction of blood vessels is individual for everyone, but these factors influence when sclerosis occurs and whether it occurs at all. After all, you can often meet people over 80 years of age without signs of sclerosis.

SYMPTOMS:

• - the person becomes irritable, touchy;
• - can tell in detail the events of past years, but forget what happened yesterday;
• - perceives any unpleasant situation as a disaster, and this leads to a sharp increase in pressure;
• - often complains of pain in the back, head, joints; even the slightest pain is felt much more strongly due to a decrease in the pain threshold during depression.

If such symptoms occur, a person should be immediately shown to a neurologist. Brain cell destruction occurs differently for everyone. And the sooner you start treatment, the greater the likelihood of stopping this process. Properly prescribed treatment will normalize blood pressure, increase activity and gradually change a person’s mood from negative to positive.

If dementia is not diagnosed in time, a person may experience serious abnormalities in the functioning of the nervous system, manifested in the form of anxiety for no apparent reason, sleep disturbances, frequent urination, spatial disorientation, and hallucinations.

DIAGNOSTICS

For a correct diagnosis, a thorough examination is necessary to exclude other diseases of the nervous system.

1. Complex magnetic resonance therapy (MRI);

2. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis;

3. Detailed blood test.

TREATMENT

Timely treatment can stop cell destruction, although this therapy requires a lot of time. Relatives should be patient and remain positive. Since with this disease people are hospitalized only in very severe conditions, and all concerns about care and compliance with doctor’s prescriptions fall on their shoulders.

The patient should be examined not only by a neurologist, but also by a cardiologist and a psychiatrist. A comprehensive examination is necessary to establish the cause that led to the occurrence of sclerosis. This may be the appearance of cholesterol plaques, cerebral infarction (stroke), increased blood clotting, hypertension, arrhythmia or Alzheimer's disease. Once it is established, a course of treatment for dementia is prescribed.

It mainly includes drug therapy, psychotherapy, diet, adherence to a daily routine and physical activity.

Caring for people with senile dementia

First of all, family members of the patient should understand that this disease is practically incurable. Doctors can only slow down the process of brain dying, but it is impossible to stop the destruction or restore the affected areas. As already noted, the patient will require constant care, including hygienic and medical procedures.

• Those around you will need great patience and understanding of the situation, because changes in the patient’s behavior have nothing to do with his character or hatred of others, but are a consequence of pathological disorders.
• Treatment in a hospital setting will undoubtedly provide optimal medical control, but staying in the hospital for a long time can affect the psychological state of an older person.
• If possible, the best option would be to keep the patient at home with the assistance of a qualified caregiver. At the same time, you will be able to control the treatment process, as well as create the most comfortable environment for your loved one, a familiar way of life, home-cooked meals and communication with family.

It is especially important to maintain understanding, warm attitude and respect for the patient’s personality.

In a state of psychological rest, most older people have a positive mood, an improvement in mental activity and the restoration of an adequate perception of reality.

A person with dementia requires constant care

At an early stage of the disease, attention should be paid to the following principles of auxiliary therapy:

• Maintaining peace of mind. Avoid nervous and emotional stress of the patient. To do this, it is necessary to create a calm home atmosphere with a constant circle of communication. For the patient, there must be a certain daily routine with mandatory periods of silence and rest. It is also important to ensure a good night's sleep. This will help get rid of anxiety and psychological stress.
• Physical activity. It is necessary to devote time to the patient’s physical activity - daily walks, feasible homework, physical therapy, swimming. Such exercises will help increase blood circulation and oxygen saturation of tissues. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on the patient’s mood.
• Nutrition control. The patient's diet should contain foods that help lower cholesterol - legumes, vegetable oils, nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, pine), citrus fruits, carrots, sweet peppers, eggplants. Fermented milk products, lean meats and fish, seafood, and herbs are healthy. It is better to steam all dishes with a minimum content of salt and sugar.

How should the relatives of the patient behave?

Relatives of a person who has been diagnosed with senile insanity need to be able to adapt to his wishes and requests. To ensure that caring for a patient does not cause hysterics and screams, it is recommended to do the following:

• Get involved in “games” even if they are annoying. For example, an elderly grandmother may tell her neighbors that she doesn’t even have crackers at home. The granddaughter, in turn, will be upset because of such words, because she buys a lot of groceries for her beloved relative. There is no reason to be upset. If grandma talks about crackers, then she should offer them. She will understand that they exist, after which she will no longer complain to strangers. There are people who demand to be in a room with closed windows. You shouldn't argue with them. It is better to do what the patient asks (within reason, of course).
• Communicate with a sick person. Even if a person has senile insanity, you need to communicate with him. Relatives of the patient should share the latest news with him. The person will constantly listen to them, as a result of which he will not switch to imaginary objects.
• Give gifts, make pleasant surprises. Many people mistakenly believe that a person with senile insanity no longer needs anything. This is not true, because even an elderly woman will not refuse a pleasant surprise. To do this, you should buy something tasty or healthy.