[Adapting the environment. A means to help to compensate for cognition deficiencies].
The demented patient's caregivers often feel powerless when confronted with the loss of autonomy and seek advice. The family physician's implication is an important asset to help solve the difficulties associated with the evolution of the disease. This article addresses the most frequent problems encountered and suggests ways to adapt the patient's environment to compensate for cognitive deficits and to improve safety.
Lefebvre
Céline
C
Département de gériatrie du CHUQ-CHUL, service de gériatrie ambulatoire, Québec.
Vézina
Francine
F
D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000517:prevention & control; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003144:Communication Barriers; D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control