[Explanation] It looks like a kindergarten, with green grass and brightly patterned walls. Different types of potted plants are placed at the door of each ward. The door is also decorated with various artificial flowers... This is Huang Zaijun in Longquanyi District, Chengdu The hospital specializes in treating patients with Alzheimer's disease.
In the dementia ward of the hospital, patients with Alzheimer's disease often fail to remember which room they are when they walk back, and sometimes they cause small conflicts.
Sun Xiaocui, director of the dementia ward, took all these things in his eyes.
Recently, Sun Xiaocui bought more than 20 pots of different plants at his own expense and placed them at the door of the ward, and decorated the door with artificial flowers, so that the elderly can better recognize their rooms and return to "home" more easily.
[Concurrent] (Sun Xiaocui, Director of Dementia Ward, Huangzaijun Hospital, Longquanyi District, Chengdu)
(Placement) Before the potted plants, there were two or three cases of dementia elderly people here who could not find their way back to "home" every day. They asked me every day, my sister where my "home" lives and where I live, sometimes just Often go to the wrong room.
After the flowers are placed (placed), some old people smell the flowers, and some old people follow the color of the flowers to find their way back to "home".
[Explanation] Up to now, the method of placing potted plants as a "mark" has achieved gratifying results.
88-year-old mother-in-law Tang used to be very unstable due to illness. After treatment for more than half a year, her condition improved, but she also went to the wrong room with her unclear consciousness.
At the scene, Granny Tang not only accurately returned to the room by observing the flowers at the door, but also watering the flowers every day became a part of life.
[Concurrent] (Patient Tang's grandmother)
Flowers are also the beautification of the environment, (again) the goal of looking for. You remember which room you are and what flowers you have placed. It gives people a good feeling. The flowers and plants themselves make people feel comfortable.
[Explanation] Grandpa Feng, who loses his temper in a bath, Granny Wang who doesn’t like eating, and Granny Zeng who clamor for fruit picking anytime.
Sun Xiaocui said that the work in dementia wards requires carefulness and patience. The elderly need to be coaxed and spoiled. In the work, they need to discover and accumulate some methods that are conducive to the recovery and convenience of the elderly, and more importantly, family Care, tolerance and companionship.
[Concurrent] (Sun Xiaocui, Director of Dementia Ward, Huangzaijun Hospital, Longquanyi District, Chengdu)
This way of potted plants makes me feel that we have brought convenience to (old people) from the small details. We can also use pet therapy, music, and the way to bring the elderly closer to the natural forest to make the elderly happy. .
There are still many demented elderly people who are ignored in life. As family members, they can be more tolerant, caring, and be nice to them and accompany them more. They will be very happy.
Lu Yang reports from Chengdu
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]