Hello Everyone, In addition to the information we provided about inappropriate sexual behavior in last week’s tidbit, Dr. Elizabeth Galik, one of the investigators on our study, has written an article on this topic for Bottom Line Health. You can read it online here: https://bottomlineinc.com/health/memory/dementia-and-inappropriate-sexual-behavior This week, we’d like to discuss how to approach a […]
Tag: Agression
Combating combative behavior
Here’s a short and sweet—and very practical—tidbit that one of our intervention nurses shared: In the past when staff have exhausted all approaches/interventions to stop or decrease a resident with combative behavior, I have cut a pool noodle in half or thirds and had the resident hold it in each hand. I’ve also given the […]
Going outside: Residents need fresh air and sunshine
We hope you all had a chance to spend at least a little time outside over the July 4th holiday. Did your residents? Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for people’s spirits, especially for people with dementia. Research has shown that when people can freely use outdoor areas, agitation and aggression reduce, independence is […]
Reducing resistance to care
Resisting care, sometimes called combative with care, is a common behavior that is different from agitation or aggression. A person who is resisting care may pull away, attempt to leave or become agitated or aggressive during care activities. An example of a person resisting care may be saying “stop that, leave me alone!” and pulling […]