{"id":26745,"date":"2026-04-09T16:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/?p=26745"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:48:42","slug":"cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/en\/caring-for-the-elderly-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for the elderly with confusion and memory loss \u2013 Don&#039;t let &quot;forgetfulness&quot; become dangerous."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Caring for the elderly with confusion and memory loss \u2013 Don&#039;t let &quot;forgetfulness&quot; become dangerous.<\/h1>\n<p><a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/benh-thuong-gap-o-nguoi-gia-cach-cham-soc-dung\/\" target=\"_blank\">common disease in the elderly<\/a> This article helps families understand confusion and memory loss in the elderly, how to provide proper care, and when to offer support to ensure their parents&#039; safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Caring for elderly people with dementia and memory loss.\" class=\"wp-image-26744\" src=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan-suy-giam-tri-nho-\u2013-Dung-de-quen-tro-thanh-nguy-hiem-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Forgetful and forgetful.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I already told you, but you&#039;re still asking again.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Many families think it&#039;s just a normal part of old age.<\/p>\n<p>But in reality, <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/khi-nao-nen-thue-nguoi-cham-soc-nguoi-gia-tai-nha\/\" target=\"_blank\">Confusion and memory loss<\/a> It&#039;s not just a matter of &quot;forgetfulness&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>It can lead to very dangerous situations if left unmonitored.<\/p>\n<h2>What is dementia in the elderly?<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike severe Alzheimer&#039;s disease, confusion often begins mildly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>forgotten items<\/li>\n<li>Forget what just happened.<\/li>\n<li>ask again multiple times<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes I can&#039;t remember the way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The elderly still:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>eat and drink<\/li>\n<li>daily life<\/li>\n<li>talk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 That&#039;s why families often become complacent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The danger that many people don&#039;t realize.<\/h2>\n<p>Confusion is painless.<\/p>\n<p>It does not cause fever.<\/p>\n<p>No immediate hospitalization is required.<\/p>\n<p>But it can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>forgot to turn off the stove.<\/li>\n<li>I went outside and couldn&#039;t remember the way back.<\/li>\n<li>Taking medication at the wrong time.<\/li>\n<li>Falling due to loss of direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 These are risks that occur silently, but have significant consequences.<\/p>\n<h2>What do elderly people with dementia need?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#039;s not a complicated treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone reminded me.<\/li>\n<li>someone is watching<\/li>\n<li>someone is there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Besides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>maintain a regular daily routine.<\/li>\n<li>eat meals on time.<\/li>\n<li>maintain communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importantly, don&#039;t leave them alone for too long.<\/p>\n<h2>Can the family take care of them themselves?<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe.<\/p>\n<p>But the reality is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>children go to work<\/li>\n<li>It&#039;s impossible to keep track of everything all day.<\/li>\n<li>I don&#039;t have enough patience to repeat it every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initial:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a gentle reminder<\/li>\n<li>support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Afterward:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>starting to feel uncomfortable<\/li>\n<li>start ignoring<\/li>\n<li>Start letting the elderly &quot;fend for themselves&quot;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 And this is where the risks begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you notice signs of confusion in your parents and are unable to monitor them regularly, you may want to consult a healthcare professional. <a href=\"https:\/\/chamsocnguoibenh.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAN<\/a> - application <a href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/dich-vu\/cham-soc-nguoi-gia-tai-nha-theo-gio-tphcm\/\">caring for the elderly<\/a>, the patient.<\/p>\n<p>The SAN teachers can provide daily reminders, monitoring, and support.<\/p>\n<p>Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for personalized advice.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/dau-hieu-lu-lan-o-nguoi-cao-tuoi\/\" target=\"_blank\">The biggest mistake<\/a> It means thinking, &quot;I&#039;ll just forget.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/thue-nguoi-cham-soc-nguoi-gia-bi-lu-lan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Second mistake<\/a> It&#039;s about leaving elderly people alone for too long.<\/p>\n<p>The third mistake is entrusting caregiving to someone who doesn&#039;t pay attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 With confusion, the problem isn&#039;t necessarily a serious illness.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 but these are <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/cham-soc-tai-nha-vien-duong-lao\/\" target=\"_blank\">small risks accumulate<\/a> everyday<\/p>\n<h2>Comparing 3 care options<\/h2>\n<h3>Acquaintance \/ broker<\/h3>\n<p>They may look after things, but they don&#039;t monitor closely or pay attention to detail.<\/p>\n<h3>Nursing home<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.<\/li>\n<li>Living with many people<\/li>\n<li>No personalization<\/li>\n<li>Older people are more prone to anxiety when in unfamiliar environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Home care<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the environment familiar.<\/li>\n<li>Someone reminded me.<\/li>\n<li>It&#039;s possible to pay close attention to even the smallest details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Most suitable for confusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Actual cost<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Elderly care: 20 \u2013 60 million VND\/month<\/li>\n<li>Daycare: 500,000 - 800,000 VND\/day<\/li>\n<li>At home: 40k \u2013 70k\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 For the need for &quot;light but continuous monitoring,&quot; home care is the most suitable option.<\/p>\n<h2>Why do many families choose SAN?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#039;s not because we need someone to care for a seriously ill patient.<\/p>\n<p>Because I needed someone to pay attention to me every day.<\/p>\n<p>The SAN girls:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>trained<\/li>\n<li>observant<\/li>\n<li>gentle reminder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Besides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>living support<\/li>\n<li>take him to the doctor.<\/li>\n<li>periodic monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SAN is a partner of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Military Hospital 175<\/li>\n<li>City International Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Confusion isn&#039;t something to be afraid of if it&#039;s properly monitored.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#039;s dangerous if it&#039;s ignored.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#039;t need to do it all by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Download SAN \u2013 the application <a href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/dich-vu\/cham-soc-nguoi-benh-tai-nha-tphcm\/\">caring for the elderly and the sick.<\/a> Or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for appropriate advice.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Hourly Home &amp; Hospital Patient Care Services | San\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbCSHO3hdx4?start=5&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a 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