Should elderly people with dementia go for checkups alone? The truth many families don't anticipate | SAN – Patient Care App

They simply Alzheimer's care. They simply suffer from dementia, which causes patients Not only does memory decline, but the ability to recognize one's surroundings also gradually diminishes. This is especially dangerous when they have to go to crowded, complex places like hospitals.

At major hospitals such as Gia Dinh People's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, and Thong Nhat Hospital, the examination process usually involves many steps: registration, waiting, and moving between departments. This is difficult enough for a normal person, but it is almost impossible for someone with dementia to manage on their own.

Much family due to work or far away have left The patient went to the doctor alone. Or go with another older person. This is a very common mistake.

What risks might elderly people with dementia face?

• Lost in the hospital
• Forgetting they're waiting for an examination.
• I didn't understand the doctor's instructions.
• Abandoned halfway through

Some families hire people to accompany their children to check-ups through online groups for 300,000–500,000 VND per visit. However, most of these people are not trained in Alzheimer's care. They simply "accompany" the child, without controlling their behavior or closely monitoring their every step.

Limitations of non-specialist caregivers

• Rush
• Lack of focus
• Not patient enough

This is extremely dangerous for people with dementia.

How does SAN solve the problem?

Instead of just "delivering," SAN provides a true companion:

• Closely monitor the entire examination process.
• Step-by-step support
• Continuous observation

SAN service fees

• 42,000 – 70,000 VND/hour
• Flexible in real time.

The important thing is not having someone to accompany you, but whether that person is capable of controlling the situation.

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