YOU USED TO SCRAWL ME HOW TO
But people often don’t know how to do this. In fact, experts recommend trying behavior management first, and for good reasons: It tends to be more effective in the long run than “chemical restraints,” has no dangerous side effects, and leads to a better care relationship. But that’s risky and often not what’s best. Now he won’t sleep.”Ī common approach to difficult behaviors is to go right to medicating them with tranquilizers, sedatives, or antipsychotics. He keeps peeking out the windows, convinced that someone is trying to break in. “Just when I’m completely exhausted at the end of the day, he seems to get revved up. “Mom started unbuttoning her shirt in the middle of the restaurant!” But if I go in another room he’ll wander out of the house.” “My husband follows me so closely I can’t stand it. “When I tried to help Dad wash up, he hit me.” “First she thinks the caregiver is stealing her sunglasses and now she accused me of having an affair.” I’m talking about the kinds of behaviors that try patience, fray relationships, and drive us in desperate search of help:
The odd behaviors of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be so frustrating and stressful for families. I invited her to share an article on this topic, since many in our community are coping with dementia behaviors. (This article is by my colleague Paula Spencer Scott, author of the book Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers.
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