Try: #look a reason for the behavior the reason may not be related to what the cr states #look for any type of physical discomfort or pain check the cr’s temperature if you find the cr’s mood changes with fevers or low-grade infections #ask yourself whether the cr frustrated or irritable because you are trying to force an issue #in negotiating with the cr try to coax or persuade rather than force or insist #try to redirect the cr’s energy into a positive enjoyable activity

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision

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Try: #narrow the everyday decisions down to two choices for the cr narrowing the choices for the cr helps everyday decisions seem less intimidating and lets the cr keep the habit of independent decision-making some small examples might include would you like to wear the gray outfit or the red outfit today the red bathing suit or the black one would you like orange juice or apple juice

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Try: Try to remember that the cr is not difficult however his or her behavior can be the cr cr’s anger may be primarily due to the inability to do what he or she used to do in the past let the cr vent his or her anger and do not criticize your criticism may unbottle the cr cr’s hostility validate and acknowledge the cr cr’s feelings of anger and be a sympathetic listener put yourself in the cr cr’s position this may give you new insight into his or her frustration focus on the cr cr’s abilities rather than the disabilities praise loudly and criticize softly channel the cr cr’s angry energy into constructive activities always ask yourself what the cr can do to help you with what you are doing now being able to provide help and assistance may give the cr a sense of accomplishment

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: If the cr is male put the ladies rest room sign on the door the male cr probably would not go into a ladies rest room if the cr is female put the men’s rest room sign on the door

Materials: Two signs with one saying ladies rest room and the other saying men’s rest room

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, 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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Try: Prepare an

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Maximum Supervision, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Packet for use in case the cr wanders outside and help has to be called to search for them things to include in the packet a current color photo of the cr both a close-up and a full body photo any information that would make searching for and locating the cr easier such as homes they have lived before; churches they currently attend plus those they previously attended; parks they like to visit; former places of employment; any place that they would classify as their special hiding place when they were children; any places they attended social activities and any favorite family members friends or neighbors they might visit information on their medical history; what medicines they are currently taking what dosages and when taken what symptoms could occur if a dose is missed what side effects do they sometimes have on the person taking medication personal likes and dislikes such as; pets – do they gravitate towards them or are they fearful of animals law enforcement officers – would they go up to one and tell them they are lost or would they shy away from them are they comfortable in crowds or fearful of them did they have a military background did they speak any other language that they might revert to do they have any distinctive patterns of behavior also important would be to include a scent article in the packet; either a shirt sock pillowcase or washcloth in case a search dog would have to be used information

References: Adapted from plain talk about alzheimer alzheimer’s disease

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Try: Paint doors and the trim around doors that lead to the outside in a color that matches the walls of that room place a wallpaper border around the room at a waist high level continue the border completely around the room including placing it on the door also a Care recipient (cr) will usually not be able to distinguish the door from the walls and this will help curb wandering it may also help to hang a picture on the door to help the door blend into the walls around it

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical

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Try: Remind yourself that you are first and foremost providing quality care which will show through regardless of the accusations made by the cr first try to gently correct the cr while keeping a light tone this may nudge the cr to realize their error if the cr gets more agitated because of your trying to correct them then don’t press the issue or argue with them because the correction is going to do more harm than good most visitors are aware of the situation and will often look your way after the statement is made – a gentle shake of your head will usually be all it will take to avert the crisis you might also correct the statement yourself as the visitors get ready to leave and straighten things out after they have left the hearing range of the cr

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: caregiver (cg) needs to be aware that the cr could view certain things as distractions in an otherwise empty room too many knick knacks or even figurines can be viewed by the cr as other people in the room several mirrors in a room while providing decorations could also be viewed as more people or things in the room just by reflecting other things or people any type of extra clutter could be distracting to the cr – lots of pillows or afghans on the couches or chairs wall clocks that tick loudly or chime on the hour and half hour even the various lights displayed on digital clocks televisions or dvd players can be viewed as extra clutter and confusion by the cr even the movements of the cg who hurries around can be distracting to the cr they are moving slower and they need things around them to match their pace in order to stay calm

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: While it is very stressful to hear the same stories or questions over and over cg could look on it as the only conversation that the cr can produce and engage in it is better for the cr to use language in this manner than to be told that they are saying the same thing over and over and possibly quit talking altogether communication is a skill that is still remaining for the cr and therefore could be looked on as an activity to keep that skill active

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication

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Try: Always be positive when trying to communicate with the cr the cr’s mood will most likely reflect your mood so if you are angry sad or upset the cr will be also – and this mood will come at a time when you are the least likely to be able to cope with it because you are angry sad and upset act the way you would like the cr to act if you want the cr to act calm be calm even when you may not feel like it be careful also not to reflect the cr’s mood – if they have angry or frustrated outbursts don’t react with the same type of mood – this will just escalate the situation also be aware of your body language don’t assume a threatening stance in front of the cr when asking them to do something

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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