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
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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!
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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
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Behavioral ChangesBehavioral ChangesPacingRummagingHand wringingAgitation
InsistencePublic Masturbation
FearfulnessSexual commentsHallucinations/DelusionsWithdrawal
Repeating questions
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Physical FactorsPhysical Factors
Urinary tract infections Bowel impaction Dehydration Seizures Pain/discomfort Mood swings
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StrategiesStrategies
Provide quiet time Alleviate boredom Avoid many changes Keep choices simple keep consistent schedule Reduce stimuli Provide decaf beverages Limit length of conversation
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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
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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
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Increasing Quality Increasing Quality of Lifeof Life
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Use the R’sUse the R’s
Remain calm Respond to feelings Reassure the person Remove yourself Return later
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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
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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
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Attitude!
Attitude!