Remarkable effects can be achieved by doing this. Sadly, it is sometimes necessary to maintain a drug regime - but drugs should always be seen as a last resort, if homes are to avoid the terrible stupor that accompanies the taking of drugs that make patients sleep all the time, or to stay in a dazed and controlled state. Dementia can affect patients in many different ways, even if they all have the same diagnosis. Much depends on which area of the brain is being damaged. Thus every dementia patient should be treated individually and with great caution.
Specialist staff can understand and live with dementia patients.
Mostly, a day on a Unit is hilarious, as each patient gets up to all kinds of mischief or odd behaviour. Much of the time the place is full of laughter. Of course, there is also a serious side, and death is part of the scene. But, mainly, dementia patients are very rewarding and, in their own way, they enjoy their lives to the full. Few forget who their loved ones are, even if it appears to be so.