ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 8月23日 08時28分

The Netherlands has been pioneering new ways to treat dementia: harnessing the power of relaxation, childhood memories, sensory aids, soothing music, family structure and other tools to heal, calm and nurture patients. The alternative: the old prescription of bed rest, medication and, in some cases, physical restraints. “The more stress is reduced, the better,” said Dr. Erik Scherder, a neuropsychologist at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and one of the country’s best-known dementia care specialists. “If you can lower stress and discomfort, it has a direct physiological effect.” #Dementia, a group of related syndromes, manifests itself in a steep decline in brain functions. The condition steals memories and personalities. It robs families of their loved ones and saps resources, patience and finances. Up to 270,000 Dutch people have dementia, and the government expects that number to double in the next 25 years. “In the ’80s, clients were treated like patients in a hospital,” said Ilse Achterberg, a former occupational therapist, who was one of the pioneers of “snoezel” rooms, which feature light, aroma, massage and sound therapy, and let patients relax and access emotions that are often blocked in stressful clinical settings. @ilvynjio took this photo of Willie Briggen with care worker Helga Mathijssen-Maas watching a projection of calming images of nature. Visit the link in our profile to read more.

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