interventions for common difficult behaviors related to Alzheimer's disease
miscellaneous
100
inability to think clearly
What is confusion?
100
if a resident is frightened or anxious, you should
What is check your body language and make sure shes not tense or hurried.
100
if a resident has problems with bathing, you should
What is schedule bathing when resident is least agitated
100
a resident who is excited, restless, or troubled
What is agitation?
100
if a resident exhibits inappropriate sexual behavior, you should
What is direct him to a private area
200
major cause of confusion
What is a UTI?
200
if resident forgets or shows memory loss
What is repeat yourself. use the same words
200
if a resident has problems with grooming and dressing, you should
What is lay out clothes in the order in which they are to be put on
200
if a resident experiences symptoms of sundowning, you should
What is set a bedtime routine and keep it.
200
to assist with pillaging and hoarding, you can help lesson problems by providing
What is provide a rummage drawer?
300
a state of severe confusion occurring suddenly
What is delirium?
300
if a resident doesn't seem to understand basic instructions, you should
What is repeat your words. use short words and sentences and allow time to answer. use signs, and pictures, gestures.
300
if a resident has problems toileting, you should
What is mark the bathroom with a sign or a picture
300
if a resident exhibits violent behavior, you should
What is try to remove triggers?
300
creative therapies for residents with Alzheimers
Reality Orientation in the early stages of AD
400
most important guidelines for assisting with a confused client
What is stay calm and provide a quiet environment?
400
if a resident has lost most verbal skills, you should
What is touch, smile, laugh (the resident will understand this for much longer)
400
if a resident has problems with nutrition, you should
What is plain plates without patterns or colors work best. (use simple place setting with a single eating utensil and remove other items from the table.)
400
if a resident is experiencing hallucinations and/or delusions, you should
What is reassure a resident who seems agitated or worried
400
letting residents believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances
What is Validation Therapy?
500
memory loss, disoriented, may loose ability to read, write, speak. mood changes, wandering
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
500
when a person gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night
What is sundowning
500
when a person gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night
What is sundowning
500
what reaction should you have when a resident repeats words, phrases or questions, or activity over and over?
What is answer questions each time they are asked and use the same words each time.
500
encouraging residents to remember and talk about the past