Scleroderma is a disease that may affect the skin, joints, or organs.\u00a0 It causes the connective tissues of the body to harden and become stiff.\u00a0 The symptoms of the disease are different from one person to the next and depend upon the area of the body that is affected.\u00a0 There is no known cure for scleroderma, but there are ways to manage the disease.<\/p>\n
-Coping with Emotional Challenges-<\/strong><\/p>\n Living with an incurable condition can cause a variety of emotions. Some days will be better than others. Managing the mental health of an individual with scleroderma is as important as caring for their physical health.<\/p>\n -Try to keep them involved in their normal daily activities.<\/strong> Hiring a senior care provider to assist them may allow them to remain more independent and retain as many of their normal activities as possible.<\/p>\n -Don\u2019t let them overdo it.<\/strong> People with scleroderma sometimes need more rest.\u00a0 Encourage seniors to rest when they need it.\u00a0 This can be easier if they know they have a family caregiver or senior care provider to rely on for help with the things they cannot do.<\/p>\n
\nSome of the ways you can help an older adult with scleroderma to manage their emotional and mental health are:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n