Friday, June 15, 2012
When someone with Alzheimer’s becomes agitated it is good to have a number of strategies and activities on offer. Highly focused tasks such as baking, crafts or art work, tend not to work because trying to keep someone with Alzheimer’s ‘on task’ usually increases their tension...
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Good tips, Dorian. I think this is one of the most often asked questions from caregivers of people with dementia - how to calm the person. It's so painful to see someone we love anxious and upset and not be able to change that. My heart used to nearly break when Dad had bad days that couldn't be "fixed" no matter what we did. Your suggestions are all very helpful.
Carol