Find support for dementia and Alzheimer's from a helpline in Ecuador
If you’re experiencing a loss of your ability to remember things or think clearly, you’re not alone. In fact, one person develops dementia every three seconds. There are 2 hotlines in Ecuador that provide support with dementia and Alzheimer's. Contact them if you are noticing the following symptoms:
Expressing your own thoughts may become more trying
Finding yourself repeating questions when you are asked something so that you can focus better
Confusion about place, like getting confused about where you are at the moment
Taking longer to complete tasks you perform regularly
Getting confused over tasks that you used to perform routinely
Being easily irritated regardless of knowing it’s nothing you would normally get upset about
Having trouble with coordination and becoming clumsy
Having trouble making simple calculations
There is no right way to respond to the symptoms and diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s. It’s normal if you struggle to find meaning. On the other hand, you may also start to incorporate your new reality into your new identity.
Receiving the diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s can be a life-changing experience. Trying to figure it out on your own might be extremely challenging. Consider reaching out to people in Ecuador who understand to help you cope better.