Try: New things materials try try to ease the cr into the new activity or food by introducing it slowly over a few weeks or months show the cr other people who are enjoying the new activity food or environment avoid telling the cr he is wrong it may make the situation worse introduce a new caregiver (cg) slowly by having the new cg do short activities with the cr over a few weeks or months to build trust

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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References: Dealing with stubborn people and how to persuade them by paul hancox available at

Keywords: Stubborn change new people new activities new caregiver

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Try: Be patient don’t get mad or show anger don’t attack the cr’s suggestions try to be flexible turn them down gently talk over other workable solutions and see if there’s another option that appeals to the cr

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological

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References: dealing with stubborn people – 3 proven ways to handle stubborn people by michael lee available at

Keywords: Stubborn change new people new activities new caregiver

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Try: Try to look for triggers that cause the cr to talk too much maybe there are topics of conversation that could be avoided like family members or matters finances if the cr seems like an anxious or nervous person try giving the cr some peppermint tea to help him relax regular exercise may also help

Materials: Peppermint tea

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

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References: n/a

Keywords: Talks too much talkative exercise nervous anxious

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Try: Don’t keep insisting be flexible try to understand the reason behind the cr’s stubbornness and encourage him her to speak honestly since he may have a point every now and then make the cr feel that the caregiver (cg) is taking the cr’s opinions into consideration

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

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References: how to deal with a stubborn person and how to spot him before he even speaks by m farouk radwan available at

Keywords: Stubborn bullheaded won’t compromise insists

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Try: Remove the cr from any type of stressful situation avoid arguing or scolding the cr for his or her behavior divert the cr’s attention to a new activity or take him or her for a walk make sure the cr is as comfortable as possible keep noise and extra activity to a minimum until the cr is calm

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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References: Adapted from the caregiver’s guide by caroline rob r n

Keywords: Agitation agitate annoy upset hostile hostility fear overreacting

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Try: Do your best to find out if the cr is frightened or confused over something whether imagined or real if possible remove the cr from that situation or object do not try and get the cr to explain his or her behavior it is usually not something he or she can control divert the cr’s attention with simple tasks and activities if you are in danger leave the area and call for help

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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References: Adapted from the caregiver’s guide by caroline rob r n

Keywords: Agitation agitate annoy upset hostile hostility fear overreacting

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Try: Try to redirect the cr’s attention to another activity like watching a movie suggest an outing to a senior center or nursing home nursing home residents may enjoy having someone to visit with suggest that the cr keep a journal

Materials: Notebook and pen

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

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References: n/a

Keywords: Talkative chatty

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Try: In a tactful and polite manner tell the cr that you are too busy to talk right now make an excuse to get the cr off of the phone and call back later for example someone’s at the door or i have another call on the other line ask friends or relatives to call the cr throughout the day stop by for a visit or go on outings with the cr try to get the cr involved in an online chat group that he or she would be interested in

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Social

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References: n/a

Keywords: Talks too much chatty rambles

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Try: Calmly tell the cr that his or her actions are inappropriate and that you will leave the room until he or she calms down after the cr is calm discuss why he or she felt the need to hit if the cr was confused and unsure of what happened do not confuse the cr further by trying to get him or her to explain when in a state of confusion the cr usually can’t help his or her actions if the problem persists and it seems to be a pre-meditated or angry act encourage the cr to take an anger management course or borrow a video series from the library if serious aggression persists and you feel you or someone else is in danger call out for help and dial 911

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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References: n/a

Keywords: Anger hitting hostile hostility upset violent

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Try: Depending on the cr’s condition it may not be wise to leave him alone in the tub or shower remove the locks from the bathroom door use plastic instead of glass containers in the bathtub make sure hairdryers electric razors and other electrical appliances are out of reach use non-slip bathmats on the floor on the outside of the bathtub so the floors remain dry try using a rubber mat or non-skid decals on the bottom of the tub or shower try draining the bathtub if the cr has a fear of falling try using a hand-held spray attachment on a flexible hose can convert the tub into a shower adjustable safety benches or bath chairs which have holes in the seat so water can drain can be used in both the tub and shower

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Caregiver Needs&Support, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from understanding difficult behaviors robinson a spencer b & white l

Keywords: Bathing

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