{"id":15361,"date":"2021-02-07T14:56:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T19:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/la-desorientation-spatiale-et-temporelle\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T10:31:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T15:31:12","slug":"spatial-and-temporal-disorientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/en\/spatial-and-temporal-disorientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Spatial and Temporal Disorientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first symptoms of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and related disorders is spatial and temporal disorientation, i.e. a difficulty in finding one&#8217;s way in time and space.<\/p>\n<p>From time to time we all forget the exact date or day of the week without causing us too much concern. In the case of spatio-temporal disorientation, it is rather a progressive disorganization that manifests itself by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repeating requests for the time of day and forgetfulness of associated actions (forgetting to take medication, missing an appointment)<\/li>\n<li>Confusing the times of day (getting ready for dinner in the morning)<\/li>\n<li>Confusing about the season or year (the person does not know what year it is)<\/li>\n<li>Mixing up the life stages (the person believes that he or she should drive his or her children to school when they are already adults)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty finding one&#8217;s way around in new places and eventually even familiar places becoming unfamiliar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What causes these changes in behaviour?<\/h4>\n<p>Neurodegenerative diseases affect specific areas of the brain more than others. When it comes to spatial and temporal disorientation, two systems in the brain are most affected: memory and the processing of visual stimuli. In order to remember the date, episodic (everyday) memory must be intact. To recognize ourselves and remember places, in addition to memory, visual processing must work well to recognize what is in front of us. Alzheimer&#8217;s disease often causes changes in both of these functions, resulting in disorienting behaviours.<\/p>\n<p>This difficulty in orienting oneself in time complicates communication with loved ones and causes confusion and anxiety for the person with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. The level of autonomy decreases as the person must regularly call on family and friends to remember appointments, tasks to be done or to find their bearings in time.<\/p>\n<h4>What can be done about it?<\/h4>\n<p>Fortunately, several solutions can be put in place in order to maintain some autonomy during the mild and moderate stages of the disease.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14694 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-383x255.jpg 383w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-1530x1020.jpg 1530w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clock-650753_1920-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>First of all, the simple fact of <strong>establishing a routine<\/strong> reassures your loved one. He or she knows what to expect at a given time, associates a specific time of day with a specific action, etc. This allows him or her to be secure about what&#8217;s coming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Similarly, establishing a <strong>calendar of events<\/strong> may be useful in the early stages of the disease. Involving the person in developing the calendar and then placing it prominently will restore their ownership.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14696 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-254x159.jpg 254w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-408x255.jpg 408w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/planner-5521922_1920-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15400\" src=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/orientation-board-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/orientation-board-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/orientation-board-254x168.png 254w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/orientation-board-386x255.png 386w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/orientation-board.png 691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><strong>Orientation charts<\/strong> are commonly used in seniors&#8217; residences to locate residents by day, season, year and physical location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The use of an hourglass or <strong>timer<\/strong> to determine the duration of an activity can be useful when the person needs a reminder, such as when brushing their teeth.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14698 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-1536x1158.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-254x191.jpg 254w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-338x255.jpg 338w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-1353x1020.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hourglass-620397_1920-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the use of a calendar clock &#8211; also known as an ephemeral clock &#8211; will go a long way in helping your loved one find his or her way through time. Ideal for the light and moderate stages, these clocks allow easy reading of the day of the week, date and time. Some models even indicate the time of day. Other models can incorporate alarms and voice reminders to let your loved one know it&#8217;s time to take a medication or go to an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>These clear, easy-to-read markers are reassuring and help reduce anxiety while preserving independence.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a summary table of the clocks available at Eugeria:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parmi les premiers sympt\u00f4mes de la maladie d\u2019Alzheimer et de troubles apparent\u00e9s, on retrouve la d\u00e9sorientation spatio-temporelle, c\u2019est-\u00e0-dire une difficult\u00e9 \u00e0 se rep\u00e9rer dans le temps et dans l\u2019espace. Nous oublions tous de temps \u00e0 autre la date exacte ou le jour de la semaine sans que cela ne nous cause trop de soucis. 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