"When people keep telling you that you can't do
a thing, you kind of like to try it."
a thing, you kind of like to try it."
Alzheimer's - Forget the Clinical Side
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Focus on what someone with
Alzheimer's can do instead of
what they can't do
Alzheimer's can do instead of
what they can't do
"Most of the residents can't read what is on the
calendar, and to avoid confusion we just keep it
over here for the families." "They don't have the
ability to stay focused enough to exercise, so we
just don't have it." "Well we just let them
wander, because they are so confused anyway,
they are not interested in doing activities."
How can I say this nicely? Bull! I had the
wonderful experience of working with residents
who had Alzheimer's. Some were more
advanced than others with their condition, but the
one thing I learned is if you take the time and
actually engage them instead of just telling them
and directing them, they will respond in a positive
way. Instead of making excuses, make time.
calendar, and to avoid confusion we just keep it
over here for the families." "They don't have the
ability to stay focused enough to exercise, so we
just don't have it." "Well we just let them
wander, because they are so confused anyway,
they are not interested in doing activities."
How can I say this nicely? Bull! I had the
wonderful experience of working with residents
who had Alzheimer's. Some were more
advanced than others with their condition, but the
one thing I learned is if you take the time and
actually engage them instead of just telling them
and directing them, they will respond in a positive
way. Instead of making excuses, make time.
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