Immanuel.

13/05/2025

Wyshede aan n huisvrou.:

1. Moenie wasgoed was en huis skoonmaak op dieselfde dag nie. Jy's nie meer daardie fikse atleet van 25jr nie.
2. Goedkoop koop is "rubbish" koop.
Ek het wit-asyn gaan koop vir my wasgoed. Die goedkoopste vd rak afgevat en ta-da!!!!!............
Dit was "imitation vinegar". !!!!
3. Moenie vroeg in jou huwelik begin handlanger speel vir jou man nie.......50jaar later staan jy nog daar skroewe aangee, hier vashou, daar die boor aangee, hier n plankie vashou en so gaan jou dae by jou verby. By daardie boek wat jy wou lees, kom jy nooit verder as haldpad nie, jou poedings wat jy beplan eindig in n "Muffin pakkie" wat jy vinnig aan
mekaar slaan.
4. Verdien jou eie inkomste VIR JOUSELF. Jy hoef nie bakhand te staan as jy wil gaan shop nie. Jy hoef nie te verduidelik hoekom jy ALWEER dieselfde lipstiffie gekoop het wat jy vetlede week ook gedoen het nie. Te hoor die koffie en scone wat jy jouself mee treat is geldmors. Dit kos goedkoper as jy dit self maak by die huis.
Ag nou ja - that's life. 😪

27/03/2025

Anelise kleyn

26/03/2025

26/03/2025

Challenging Behaviours – Sundown Syndrome 2

An estimated 1 in 5 individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some dementia will experience sundown syndrome.

In the previous post, we gave information about the challenging behaviour regarding Sundown Syndrome and promised to post information about the treatment of this challenging behaviour.

The following information is essential to recap the previous post, and a summary is given on some of the last info.

Summary:
Definition of sundown syndrome:
A theory connects the symptoms of sundowning to a disturbance in the body’s “internal clock”.

The brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s or any dementia sets off permanent confusion between when “I am tired and need to sleep” and “when I am rested and ready for activity”.

Also refers “to a state of confusion occurring in the late afternoon and spanning into the night”.

Symptoms:
• Anxiety
• Aggression or Obstinance
• Emotional outburst
• Restlessness
• Hallucinations
• Unusual or increased pacing/wandering
Triggers:
• End-of-day exhaustion.
• Decreased engagement in the evenings.
• Reduced lighting and increased shadows.
• Disruption of the body’s “internal clock”.

Treatment:
• Observe and minimise triggers: Keep surroundings well-lit in the evening. Shadows from reduced lighting can be perceived as threats or unfamiliar figures and can also increase agitation in those with poor eyesight.
• Simplify surroundings.
• Modify the sleep surroundings.
• Adjust light exposure.
• Use essential oils like lavender, rose, chamomile, etc.
• Give a healing touch- never underestimate the value of hand/foot massage to relax tense muscles and increase feel-good hormones.
• Use herbs, supplements, and medications wisely. Be sure to ask about and monitor side effects; for some people living with dementia, drugs can cause the opposite effect.
• Daytime dozing can make it harder to fall asleep at night, try to discourage naps.
• Try to avoid large meals close to bedtime, as well as caffeine or other stimulants. Save larger meals for earlier in the day.
• Loud noises, cluttered environments, unfamiliar visitors, or sounds can cause fear and confusion.
• Track your loved one’s symptoms so you can recognise any patterns.
• Create and maintain a regular evening routine.

By Welma Geldenhuys (ADASA Senior Social Worker Gauteng)
For any questions or enquiries, contact ADASA, www.adasa.org.za or the National Helpline: 0860 102 681.

13/03/2025

RIV Martie Fourie. Ons vd groep sal jou altyd onthou.