Dementia | Characteristics and supporting products

Dementia is a collective term for about fifty different conditions that impair the brain's ability to process information. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's. In this blog post, I'll discuss this condition and briefly discuss its key features. I'll also explain which products from our range can offer support.

Symptoms of dementia

With dementia, intellectual function gradually declines. So far, nothing can prevent this, meaning the symptoms of this disease are irreversible and worsen over time.

The first signs of dementia are often:

- Memory problems
- Language problems
- Problems with daily activities
- Disorientation in time and place.

More information about dementia can be found here .

Supporting products

In the early stages of dementia, people often manage reasonably well, but in the final stages, they are often completely dependent on their environment. The support products needed naturally also depend on the symptoms and their severity.

Bibs

People with dementia can often eat independently for a long time. This basic necessity is something that should be encouraged for as long as possible. Because this can eventually lead to some messy eating, a good bib can be a solution. A great bib that is ideal for catching food and drinks is the Tabard Pro . Its excellent features make it one of the most commonly used bibs in healthcare facilities.

In some cases, someone with dementia may also experience drooling. We have several bibs for this that don't look like drooling: the Pashmina scarf for women and the Men's scarf for men.

Gyenno Spoon

Some conditions can cause tremors (shaking). You can imagine that eating can become a challenge. That's why we offer the Gyenno Spoon , a spoon specifically designed to absorb these tremors. The advantage of this is that people can eat independently for longer.

Bibetta changing mat XL

The Bibetta changing mat is a must-have for home and travel . These beautiful neoprene mats are not only useful as changing pads, but also as multifunctional changing mats or just a place to relax.