Care recipient (cr) communicates by making sounds or using body language

Try: Communicate in a caring way observe cr’s non-verbal cues to indicate well-being or illness; respond verbally to cr’s cues stating the message you think cr is sending and then state your response match your voice to cr’s demeanor – e g a soft voice if cr is resting quiet an animated voice if cr is awake and interacting etc explain care out loud as it is given use caring touch to reinforce words employ many sensory stimulation techniques use touch texture humming singing music familiar sounds and smells to reassure cr and maintain his her connection to the world talk to cr when outside his her field of vision to avoid activating the startle reflex – especially before touching or moving cr from behind

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Medical Physical, Personal, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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References: planning guide for dementia care at home a reference tool for care managers by the alzheimer’s association, south central wisconsin chapter the wisconsin alzheimer’s institute and the wisconsin bureau of aging and long term care resources division of disability and elder services department of health and family services 2004 available at www dhs wisconsin gov

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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