I know I should be more patient, but it takes her so long to get dressed that I end up just doing everything for her.” I hear complaints like this all the time. Although a person with dementia may be ...
Read More »Help! He Changes His Clothes Multiple Times A Day!
A common complaint A person with dementia dresses and undresses multiple times a day. Wardrobe changes are a relatively harmless behavior challenge, although they are certainly a time-consuming frustration for the caregiver. Let’s analyze the behavior and break it down ...
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*** Labeling drawers and cabinets can help people with Alzheimer’s disease remember where items are located. Successful implementation is dependent on several factors: 1. Introduce labels in the early stage, while language is still useful and while habits can still ...
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