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How to deal with anxiety and fear

Coping with anxiety and fear

Reassure with physical contact
If we feel that the patient is in a condition of anxiety or fear, we can reassure him by explaining that we understand what he feels, but there is nothing to worry about. If the patient does not seem to understand what we're saying, maybe we can shake a hand or puts his arm around her shoulders. In the case of hallucinations that scare him, it is best to pretend not to see them, but even trying to convince him that do not exist.
Respond to feelings expressed
People with dementia may have difficulty in expressing themselves: what they say may not be the real cause of anxiety or fear. For example, if the patient is frightened and continues to ask, "How long?" Can be understood as "How much time is left to lunch?". Instead it might mean "How long you stay outside?" or "How long will still be able to take care of me?". Better to know the patient, the easier it will look really understand what to say. We always respond to the emotion it expresses, giving safety and to demonstrate how important it is for us.
If possible, distract the patient
is common experience that if you can distract the patient, he forgets the fear or anxiety. However, it is often difficult to know the reason, but if we think we know what the root cause of his uneasiness, we can first try to remove it (for example, removing an ornament, a poster or a mirror, reducing the number of people in the room, improving the lighting to eliminate shadows, etc.).. Alternatively, it may be possible to remove the patient from the situation of fear.