The Ugly Truth of Sundowning
This is can be caused by simply exhaustion at the end of the day, and some believe it is caused by the changes in lighting.
What is sundowning?
This is the best way to keep them focus on a task.
What is limit distractions?
Fighting back is example of what?
What is what not to do?
You can't
Let's try this
"Dad, you can't drive anything, remember? The doctor said so"
"Dad, I'm sorry. The car is in the repair shop, waiting for parts. As soon as it's ready, we'll go for a ride."
If a resident is doing this, let them be.
A resident is getting frustrated during an activity, this is the best way to handle this situation.
What is end it immediately?
You should do this to make sure they are being heard.
What is repeating what they said?
Diaper
Absorbent underwear
"Mom, I just told you that. Oh My God!"
"Mom, I'm going to write the answer on the board for you. Can you help me write it down? Then let's go do your favorite activity.
Exit seeking and delusions are a symptoms of what?
What is sundowning?
People with dementia lose this type of skill.
Executive-functioning
This is something you should do first when helping a resident who is having a strong emotion.
What is acknowledge?
Change diaper
Let's get comfortable
"No, your husband is not coming to see you. He died!"
"I haven't seen him today. Let's go for a walk to enjoy this beautiful day."
Closing the blinds and playing favorite music can be considered what?
What is sundowning solutions?
By telling them this when they are hallucinating, you are going to make it worse.
What is there is nothing there.
You have to...
Will you help me?
"Well this is what you circled on your menu. So you have to eat it."
"Let's see what other options we have available."
These issues need to be ruled out before considering that it is sundowning.
This is the best way to set them up for victory.
What is a phrase you can say to captivate a resident?
Tell me what it look like
I'll help you look
Let's look together
Good-bye
See you soon
I'll be right back
"Will you just stop crying? Nothing is wrong."
"I am sorry you are upset. Let's see what is on television tonight."