Understanding Behavior for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

By Christine Kennard, Health Pro Monday, March 11, 2013
George used to stand in a corridor for hours - counting. "One, two, three, seven, one, ten". He was a resident in a nursing home and when he was doing his counting he would refuse to eat and it was very difficult to get him to engage in any sort of activity. Then, one of the nurses talked to a relati...
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide
3/12/13 8:03am

Thank you for a wonderful post, Christine. People with Alzheimer's are people first and someone with a disease second. Understanding their life's journey defninitely helps caregivers deliver better care.

Blessings,

Carol

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By Christine Kennard, Health Pro— Last Modified: 03/12/13, First Published: 03/11/13