strategies for persons with developmental disabilities having symptoms of alzheimer's
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Strategies For Persons with Strategies For Persons with Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disabilities
Having symptoms of Having symptoms of Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's
MemoryMemoryJust a line to say I’m living, that I’m not among
the dead; though I’m getting more forgetful and mixed up in my head.
For sometimes I can’t remember when I stand at the foot of the stairs if I must go up for something or I’ve just come down from there.
And before the refrigerator, so often my poor mind is filled with doubt, have I just put food away or have I come to take some out?
I’ve got used to my arthritis, to my dentures I’m resigned, I can manage by bifocals, but, Oh God, I miss my mind!
Alzheimer's LossesAlzheimer's LossesShort Term Memory
New learning ability
Reasoning and abstracting
Judgment, planning and foresight
Language skills
Inhibition/impulse control
Sense of intimacy
Behavioral ChangesBehavioral ChangesPacingRummagingHand wringingAgitation
InsistencePublic Masturbation
FearfulnessSexual commentsHallucinations/DelusionsWithdrawal
Repeating questions
Physical FactorsPhysical Factors
Urinary tract infections Bowel impaction Dehydration Seizures Pain/discomfort Mood swings
StrategiesStrategies
Provide quiet time Alleviate boredom Avoid many changes Keep choices simple keep consistent schedule Reduce stimuli Provide decaf beverages Limit length of conversation
Communication TechniquesCommunication Techniques
Identify yourself Use calm, clear voice Eliminate background noise Use short, simple sentences Use one-step commands Ask yes/no questions Use word cues
Make direct eye contact
Written Communication
Label the environment
Keep a schedule of the day
Use notes as reminders
Non-Verbal Communications
Use an open, gentle approach
Hold out items
Wave goodbye
Use expression of concern
Nod your head
Increasing Quality Increasing Quality of Lifeof Life
Use the R’sUse the R’s
Remain calm Respond to feelings Reassure the person Remove yourself Return later
And Also:And Also:Be aware of client needs, information and
resources available
Identify aspects of disease and screen their problems
Provide treatment through program development
Advocate and refer for further treatment
ProgrammingProgrammingReality Orientation: Brings information
regarding time, place, person, and things
Sensory Stimulation: Activities are presented to accentuate a particular sense
Re-socialization: Uses group techniques to stress interpersonal relationships
Attitude!
Attitude!