Try: Refuse to get involved caregiver (cg) should make sure he doesn’t seem upset with the cr a response is what feeds behavior like this
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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological
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References: how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives 2008 available at
Keywords: Passive aggressive sarcastic remarks hurt feelings critical
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Try: Explain why the passive-aggressive behavior is destructive say for example you have been complaining about me to my husband that doesn’t help me change the problem if you tell me the problem directly perhaps we can work out this conflict
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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological
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References: how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives 2008 available at
Keywords: Passive aggressive sarcastic remarks hurt feelings critical
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Try: Put the cr on the spot by asking him or her for a solution to the problem disarm the cr by asking him or her to take responsibility for the other person person’s problem and take action to improve the situation this might actually be productive
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological
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References: Adapted from the intenet website www ehow com how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives by staff writer 2008
Keywords: Passive aggressive sarcastic remarks hurt feelings critical
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Try: Accept a hug from the cr upon greeting and saying goodbye and keep them short if the cr tries to hug longer than is comfortable consider setting a timer and explaining that when the timer goes off it’s time for the hug to end if the cr initiates a hug at other times throughout the day gently ease away and remind him or her that you will accept a hug when it’s time for you to leave discuss appropriate times to hug others socially
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Social, Some Supervision, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware
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References: n/a
Keywords: Hugging affection appropriate behavior inappropriate touching socializing
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Try: Ensure that the cr is getting proper exercise and nutrition doing so may help the cr from becoming hysterical avoid stressors that could bring on a hysteric attack such as violent programs on tv violence in the evening news driving in high traffic etc screen visitors and telephone calls alert the visitor or the caller to the situation and ask them to avoid discussing any potential stressors
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware
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References: n/a
Keywords: Hysteria hysterics histrionics panic emotions out of control emotional outburst unmanageable fear uncontrollable laughter or crying delirium violence stress
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Try: Watch the cr swallow the medication and check his or her mouth afterwards check napkins and pockets before throwing anything away check the trash can each evening discuss the problem with the cr and explain the dangers of not taking the medication
Materials: Watch the cr swallow the medication and check his or her mouth afterwards check napkins and pockets before throwing anything away check the trash can each evening discuss the problem with the cr and explain the dangers of not taking the medication
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, 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: n/a
Keywords: Hiding lying deceiving dishonest medication
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Try: Keep important documents and other important items in a safe and locked area consider installing safety locks on cupboards and doors that you don’t want the cr going through check closets wastebaskets and pockets each day for signs of missing items place hearing aids glasses teeth and other daily necessities in the same place each evening after use so that their location is always known
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Categories: Behavior Challenging
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References: n/a
Keywords: Hiding lying deceiving dishonest safety
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Try: Get up early and prepare the cr cr’s breakfast before he or she wakes up prepare mini-meals and snacks that the cr can consume throughout the day store plenty of quick-to-fix and ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator freezer and cupboards substitute a snack for a traditional meal when the cr seems uninterested in eating what was cooked know the cr cr’s food p
Materials: Quick-to-fix and ready-to-eat foods
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Personal
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References: And stock his or her favorite items information references adapted from the internet website www additudemag com nutrition tips for adhd kids by susan mcquillan no date
Keywords: Nutrition diet malnutrition nutritional deficit dinner
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Try: Search online for instrumental music selections find songs that are energetic find songs that are soothing if the cr is agitated or upset about something play five to ten minutes of energetic music encourage the cr to move along with the music to help release tension after the energetic music play 20-30 minutes of slower soothing music encourage the cr to focus on relaxation after the soothing music has played encourage the cr to write his or her feelings in a journal periodically review the journal to determine if listening to the musical selections decreased the cr’s agitation make adjustments as needed if something doesn’t work try something else
Materials: Computer with internet access internet research musical selections music player pen and journal
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware
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References: n/a
Keywords: Agitation agitate annoy upset music music therapy
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Try: Encourage the cr to start an exercise program and stick with it this can produce good feelings and provide a distraction from the cr’s unwanted sexual behaviors encourage the cr to engage in hobbies that would provide a distraction and take up time during the day having something different to think about can make time pass by quicker and make it easier to deal with the sexual dysfunction problem encourage the cr to keep a daily journal by writing down feelings throughout the day this will provide a way to keep the cr’s thoughts organized and will make it easier to communicate to someone who can help maintain a complete list of all medications taken by the cr everyday medication side effects can result in an increase or decrease in sexual dysfunctions consider consulting with the cr’s pharmacist or doctor regarding this and make adjustments as needed to address the problem
Materials: Pen and journal list of medications being taken by the cr
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Medical Physical, Sexuality Intimacy
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from the usa pharmacist internet site www usapharmacist com follow the links to senior citizens
Keywords: Sex sexual difficulties problems issues problematic increased or decreased sex drive
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