Try: Learn what to do if cr chokes on something check with the local red cross chapter about health or safety classes

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Smelling, So-So Smelling, Poor Smelling, Taste, So-So Taste, Poor Taste, 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: n/a

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: Poison rubbing alcohol gasoline challenging behavior odd behavior memory loss cognitive impairment home safety household chemicals poor smell poor taste

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Try: Put away or lock up things like toothpaste lotions shampoos rubbing alcohol soap or perfume they may look and smell like food to cr

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, So-So Smelling, Poor Smelling, So-So Taste, Poor Taste, So-So Touch, Poor Touch, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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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: Memory loss odd behavior challenging behavior taste smell cognitive impairment home safety toothpaste lotions shampoos rubbing alcohol soap perfume

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

Try: Access the home for the following key problem areas stairs and steps bathrooms kitchens basements narrow hallways once the cr’s living space is analyzed it is easier to determine the potential modifications

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Home modifications remain at home

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

Try: Protect others in the home from aggressive behavior if needed stay at a safe distance from cr until the behavior stops as much as possible protect cr from hurting himself

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear fearful not acting right change changes routine challenging behavior throws tantrums tantrums

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Try: Install an announcing system that chimes when the door opens

Materials: Door chime announcing system

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Wanders wandering tries to leave

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Try: Reduce noise clutter or the number of people in the room

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear challenging behavior

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

Try: Try gentle touching soothing music reading or walks

Materials: Soothing music books or interesting reading material

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear fearful challenging behavior

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

Try: Build quiet times into the day along with activities

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear fearful challenging behavior

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

Try: Monitor the cr cr’s diet limit the amount of caffeine sugar and junk food cr drinks and eats

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear fearful hyper sluggish

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

Try: Try to keep to a routine such as bathing dressing and eating at the same time each day

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: n/a

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: Agitated agitation aggression aggressive mad angry upset memory loss cognitive impairment anger fear fearful not acting right change changes routine bothered by changes irritated irritable

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