私は精神医学の中でも老年精神医学の専門医で
認知症の家族会などでお話をさせていただく機会も多いのです。
そんな中でお話をするエッセンスを少々。
After being diagnosed with dementia, patients and their families go on to face many challenges and hardships.
Every family does its best to learn how to care for theiｒ loved ones.
I'm often asked by families how to provide better care.
I answer as follows.
1: Please try to learn everything you can about "dementia" as a disease.
Knowledge is power!
2: Please try to join a support group if there is one in your area.
I'm sure you'll feel at ease with your new friends.
3: Please take time to enjoy your hobbies and interests.
Regular relaxation is good for you.
4: Please remember that you are a valuable family member for the patient, not just a caregiver.
という感じです。
いかがですか？
患者さんと患者さんのご家族を何とか励ましていきたいと思っています。
いろいろありますが、笑顔で過ごせるといいですね。
次回はひろこ先生オリジナル「あいです」バージョンを英語でお伝えしたいです。
はい？？
「あいですとは？」、と？
それもそのうち、たねあかしをいたします！！