Try: Hand cr one clothing item at a time or give step-by-step dressing instructions

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, 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: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Dressing forgets to put underwear on forgets to put socks on

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Try: Ask cr to rinse his her mouth with water after each meal and use mouthwash once a day

Materials: Mouth wash

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Personal, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, 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: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Teeth brushing teeth brush teeth bad breath

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Try: Make sure the cr eats nutrient packed foods have flavorful food available to make eating enjoyable allow the cr to snack between meals have the cr eat with company as much as possible if a caregiver has any questions about food prep seek help note consult a doctor if the cr shows any signs of malnutrition

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Taste

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Keywords: Diet nutrition food

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Try: Avoid skipping meals – skipping meals actually causes metabolism to slow down which leads to feeling sluggish and overeating later in the day start the cr with a good breakfast – select high fiber breads and cereals colorful fruit and protein to fill you with energy for the day look at these unusual foods yogurt with muesli and berries a veggie-packed omelet peanut-butter on whole grain toast with a citrus salad or old-fashioned oatmeal made with dried cherries walnuts and honey lunch -consider whole-grain breads lean protein and fiber try a veggie quesadilla on a whole-wheat tortilla veggie stew with whole-wheat noodles or a quinoa salad with roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese dinner – dinner is traditionally the largest meal of the day have the cr try warm salads of roasted veggies and a side of crusty brown bread and cheese grilled salmon with spicy salsa or whole-wheat pasta with asparagus and shrimp consider healthy options such as baked or grilling instead of deep frying it is ok for the cr to snack – snacking on the right foods is healthy prepare high-fiber snacks to healthfully tide the cr over to next meal choose almonds and raisins instead of chips and fruit instead of sweets other smart snacks include yogurt cottage cheese apples and peanut butter and veggies and hummus

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Taste

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Keywords: Diet nutrition food

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

Try: Give cr a washcloth to hold this makes it less likely that cr will try to hit cg

Materials: Wash cloth

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, 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

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Upset during bath upset anxiety about bathing embarrassed during bath feels exposed dignity challenging behavior hits hitting

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Try: Reduce salt intake to help prevent water retention and high blood pressure look for the low sodium label and season meals with a few grains of course sea salt instead of cooking with salt try to eat some good fats focus on olive oil avocados salmon walnuts flaxseed and other monounsaturated fats eat fiber raw fruits and veggies whole-grains and beans are good sources of fiber try to limit carb intake bad carbohydrates, also known as simple or unhealthy carbs, are foods such as white flour refined sugar and white rice instead choose good or complex carbs such as whole grains beans fruits and vegetables monitor the cr’s sugar intake added sugar can be hidden in foods such as bread canned soups and vegetables pasta sauce instant mashed potatoes frozen dinners fast food and ketchup check food labels for alternate terms for sugar such as corn syrup molasses brown rice syrup cane juice fructose sucrose dextrose or maltose put five colors on the cr’s plate this will make dinner interesting for the cr fruits and veggies rich in color correspond to rich nutrients think blackberries melons yams spinach tomato zucchini

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Taste

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Keywords: Diet nutrition

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

Try: Distract cr by talking about something else if he she becomes upset

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Upset during bath upset anxiety about bathing embarrassed during bath feels exposed dignity

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Try: Get the soap washcloth towels and shampoo ready make sure the bathroom is warm and well lighted play soft music if it helps to relax cr

Materials: Soft music

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, 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

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Challenging behavior refuses to bathe bathing stressed about bathing anxiety about bathing

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Try: Be matter-of-fact about bathing say it it’s time for a bath now don’t argue about the need for a bath or shower

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Challenging behavior refuses to bathe bathing stressed about bathing anxiety about bathing shower showering

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

Try: Follow the same routine that the cr has used in the past this may ease some of the cr cr’s anxiety try to determine what cr’s lifelong bathing habits are and use them for example taking the bath or shower at the same time every day in the morning before going to bed and so on listening to soft music bubble baths singing in the shower

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: Adapted from the national institute on aging internet website www nia nih gov caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide 2011

Keywords: Difficult behavior challenging behavior bathing bath shower showering personal care routine afraid paranoid

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