Try: Try using music singing or dancing to distract cr select music that the cr is comfortable or familiar with

Materials: Music

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Distractions behavior calm down attention span challenging behavior behavior problems

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Try: Try giving cr a piece of gum to chew on

Materials: Chewing gum

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, 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: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Foul language curse words cursing bad language mad angry upset challenging behavior swearing

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Try: Ask cr for help for instance say let let’s set the table ; it it’s time to go for our walk ; or i really need help folding the clothes

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, 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: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Distraction activities attention span odd behavior anxious paces pacing anxiety

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Try: Keep things simple ask or say one thing at a time have a daily routine so cr knows when certain things will happen reassure cr that she is safe and the care giver cg is there to help focus on cr’s feelings rather than words for example say you seem worried

Materials: n/a

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

Information: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Memory loss cognitive impairment communication personality challenging behavior behavior problems behavior frustration words feelings facial expressions upset confused angry sad

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Try: Don’t argue or try to reason with cr try not to show anger or frustration step back take deep breaths and count to 10 if safe leave the room for a few minutes use humor whenever possible

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Memory loss cognitive impairment communication personality challenging behavior behavior problems behavior frustration words feelings facial expressions upset confused angry sad

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Try: Give cr a safe place to walk provide comfortable sturdy shoes give cr light snacks to eat as he walks so cr doesn’t lose too much weight make sure cr has enough to drink

Materials: Comfortable sturdy shoes snacks water bottle

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

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: Paces pacing weight loss nervous anxious anxiety odd behavior

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Try: Don’t skip breakfast especially those high in fiber high fiber diets have been associated with decreasing brain function impairment in the elderly ensure the diet includes lots of monounsaturated fatty acids omega 3 and 6 fatty acids have been shown to fend off the decline of cognitive skills supplement diets with alc acetyl l-carnitine this can improve the cr’s mood memory and reaction to stressful situations supplement diets with phosphatidylserine usually in the form of vitamin b6 b12 and melatonin this can increase brain activity regrow damaged brain nerves and maintain brain cell functionality

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Medical Physical

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References: n/a

Keywords: Concentration diet supplements

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Try: Using the following natural supplements huperzia serrata – improves memory ginko biloba – treatment for age-related mental decline vinpocetine – enhances brain circulation and increase the brain’s oxygen use gotu cola – promotes mental claraity and brain function urtica urens – maintains circulatory system functions

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

References: n/a

Keywords: Concentration diet supplements

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Try: Discuss firearm safety consult the cr’s doctor if you suspect the cr is not mentally emotionally or physically capable of safely handling a firearm if you feel the cr may be better protected with a less harmful use of defense perhaps suggest a tazer or stun gun to replace firearms

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Social

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References: n/a

Keywords: Firearms safety self-defense

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Try: Pick up the book free for seniors this book has excessive

Materials: n/a

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Financial, Social

Information: On ways for the elderly to receive free stuff or save money on purchases look for easy ways to make extra cash beware of get rich quick schemes take in some sewing or consider tutoring students in something you excel at take full advantage of senior discounts most retail shops will offer some kind of discount for senior citizens look for government grants that may be applicable to the cr information

References: n/a

Keywords: Finances budgeting earning money

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