This video covers types of challenging behaviors in Alzheimer's and provides six tips to help caregivers manage these behaviors.
Behavior changes can be challenging for caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s. It’s important to remember that the disease is responsible for these changes, not the person. Learning ways to manage the behavior changes can make everyday life less stressful for their caregivers,
Six Tips to help manage behavior changes in Alzheimer's Disease:
Tip 1: Be patient and try not to show frustration
Tip 2: Try to understand what is causing the behavior
Tip 3: Focus attention on an object of activity
Tip 4: Create a comforting home setting
Tip 5: Find ways to be physically active.
Tip 6: Keep the person with Alzheimer's safe
Behavior changes can be challenging for caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s. It’s important to remember that the disease is responsible for these changes, not the person. Learning ways to manage the behavior changes can make everyday life less stressful for their caregivers,
Six Tips to help manage behavior changes in Alzheimer's Disease:
Tip 1: Be patient and try not to show frustration
Tip 2: Try to understand what is causing the behavior
Tip 3: Focus attention on an object of activity
Tip 4: Create a comforting home setting
Tip 5: Find ways to be physically active.
Tip 6: Keep the person with Alzheimer's safe
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