Hello everyone, A good rule to follow when teaching (especially when time is limited) is to first determine what your audience already knows. This way, you can meet them where they are and not only save time, but clarify misinformation and learn what to focus on and expand upon. As one of the nurse facilitators […]
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Does One Hand Know What the Other is Doing?
Hello everyone, Last week we highlighted the importance of communication between caregiving staff and people with dementia. We are also learning about another challenge you face: improving communication between your nursing assistants. While nurses have a change of shift report to update the incoming nursing staff about medical issues with residents, CNAs rarely have the […]
Getting the Message Across–Both Ways
Hello everyone, How we communicate with our residents and loved ones with dementia is crucial. We cannot emphasize that enough! People with dementia often struggle to be understood, and if they feel that nobody is listening, they can become angry or frustrated…as you and I would be too! Below is a link to a list […]
Tips for Family & Friends when Visiting
Hello everyone, With the holiday season here, your residents may have more visitors than usual from family and friends. Some visitors may be from out of town and therefore don’t often see their loved ones. If a resident’s level of cognitive impairment has decreased since they last saw them, visitors may feel unsure of what […]
Aggression….or something else?
Hello everyone, Aggression is a common behavioral symptom of distress in people with dementia. As you try to determine what may be causing aggression, take note of the context of the aggressive behavior. In some cases, the aggression may actually be resistance to care. For example, is the person trying to hit or scratch a […]