Try: Give the cr something else to do to distract him or her and stop the behavior calmly tell the cr what kind of behavior you would prefer lower your voice to see if the cr will do the same praise the cr when he or she acts right
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual
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Try: # summarize the feelings for the cr in a calm friendly way # talk face to face # tell cr that the caregiver (cg) understands # ask the cr if there are other tasks or activities he or she would be willing to do instead # help cr make a list of daily activities and a list of enjoyable things they want to do # praise cr for tasks well done
Materials: # pad of paper # note cards # pen
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Personal
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Try: Establish comfortable boundaries with the cr one hand shake hug when the cg arrives one when the cg leaves keep at arms length when talking sitting and assisting with tasks back away when the cg feels uncomfortable and remind the cr about appropriate personal space pleasantly remind cr when touching patting becomes too frequent make arrangements for another cg to take over if necessary be careful when in tight spaces with the cr such as the bathroom or a closet discuss the cg’s boundaries when going over the daily weekly schedule with the cr
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological
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Try: Tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) respects his or her privacy and expect the same leave the room when cr exposes him or herself calmly explain to the cr that the cg will wait outside the room house until he or she gets dressed don’t get upset or act surprised remind the cr that if this continues the cg will need to come back another time tell cr that cg services will stop if his or her behavior continues tell the cr that his or her behavior upsets other people and they may stop coming over to visit reassure the cr that as long as he or she acts appropriate the cg is happy to provide support and companionship
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Sexuality Intimacy
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Try: Talk calmly to the cr and tell him or her that the caregiver (cg) understands he or she is upset explain that the cg wants to help make things better invite the cr to walk away with the cg to talk about how to solve the situation ask the cr what is upsetting him or her ask the cr if he or she needs some help doing the activity give the cr a different task tell the cr to take a break
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological
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Try: Plan the visit for when the cr is at his or her best for example don’t go visit late in the day if this is a time when the cr gets tired and agitated call the cr before you go to find out when would be a good time to visit consider taking some kind of activity that the cr would enjoy such a good book to read or photo album to look at this may be helpful if the cr is bored or confused and needs to be redirected however be prepared to skip the activity if it is not needed or if the cr is not receptive to it make good eye contact call the cr by name to get his or her attention remain calm and be quiet don’t talk in a loud voice don’t talk to the cr as if he or she is a child respect the cr cr’s personal space and don’t get too close
Materials: Book photo album or other activities that the cr would enjoy
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Social, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware
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References: Adapted from www nika nih gov caring for a person with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011
Keywords: Visiting visits
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Try: #trouble falling asleep may be caused by too much quiet in a room fear of the dark or anxiety about being alone #add non-distracting noise to a quiet room with a sound machine that generates a fan-like sound look for one in pharmacies or personal supply catalogs #minimize darkness with a nightlight in the cr’s bedroom put additional nightlights in a bathroom or hallway as necessary #make a nighttime ritual that lets you stay with the cr until he or she is relaxed in bed or until he or she falls asleep read talk or just hold the cr’s hand your presence may be comforting
Materials: Sound machine nightlight
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Sexuality Intimacy, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision
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Try: #look for craft supplies including rubber bracelets in an arts and crafts store #using the scissors cut the sheets of poster board lengthwise into three inch wide strips #also cut a 4×6 piece from the poster board and set aside to use as a name sign #tape the strips of paper around the door frame so it looks like a border #with the marker neatly print the cr’s name on the 4×6 poster board #tape the name sign next to the door at eye level #ask the cr to wear a colored rubber bracelet on the wrist that matches the color of the border on the door #show the cr that his or her door is outlined in the same color as the bracelet #show the cr if the room can’t be found all that has to be done is find the door that has the colored border that matches the bracelet #upon arriving at the door the cr will be reassured by the sign with his or her name on it
Materials: Large piece of poster board in a neon color rubber bracelet the same color as the poster board scissors tape ruler black permanent marker
Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Social, Independence, Some Supervision, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory
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Try: #when you become aware of excessive talking or chattering try to address any physical needs such as hunger thirst or bathroom needs that may be making the cr physically uncomfortable ask the cr how he or she feels insecurity loneliness anxiety or fear may contribute to chattering #offer activities the cr likes for example coloring pictures sewing and playing cards #encourage the cr to talk about life experiences both past and present #listen attentively and repeat some of what the cr says in your own words asking for more
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social
Information: Or details so the cr knows you are interested #share some of your own thoughts and experiences to engage the cr in a conversation that involves give and take between the two of you # reinforce the cr’s willingness to be a listener as well as a talker by showing appreciation when the cr listens and converses rather than just talking over others if you can do so kindly and appropriately let the cr know that you enjoy sharing your thoughts with him or her information
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Try: Remember that your overall approach and presentation is very important when dealing with an argumentative cr give the cr a choice rather than a command or an order don’t offer more than two choices make both choices something that the cr needs to do however let the cr choose which to do first you can even add an enjoyable activity for you both to do after the tasks are completed
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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware
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