| The
behaviour |
The
signs |
The
strategies |
| Wandering |
- walks
away from home unattended with the risk of becoming
lost
|
- look
for an immediate cause
- reassure
the person and distract them with another activity
- move
locks on the outside doors out of reach
- disguise
doors with paint or wallpaper
- ensure
regular walks and exercise
- put
reminders (i.e., coat, hat) out of sight and
reach
- inform
neighbours
- register
with Safely Home™ --
Alzheimer Wandering Registry
|
| Restlessness |
- paces
nervously, drums fingers, etc. for long periods
of time
|
- distract
the person -- find a meaningful activity
- calm
her with music or touch
- consider
pacing as a form of exercise (make sure her way
is clear)
- look
for a pattern and arrange your schedule to be
with the person at that time
|
| Repeated
actions |
- repeats
words or actions over and over and over again.
|
- if
the behaviour does not bother you, do nothing
- distract
the person with simple activities (i.e., folding
laundry, polishing the furniture, shoes, etc.)
- change
the subject
- stay
calm
|
| Suspicion |
- thinks
others are trying to hurt her
- accuses
others of stealing possessions
|
- provide
comfort
- don't
argue or try to reason with her
- don't
take accusations personally
- distract
with another activity
|
| Sexual
behaviour |
- removing
clothes/exposing herself
- physical
and verbal advances towards others
|
- don't
judge or scold
- provide
affection
- look
for unrelated needs (Does she need to use the
toilet? Is she lonely or bored? Is she too hot
or cold?)
- distract
with other activities
- stay
calm
- provide
privacy
|
| Aggression |
- physical
and emotional outbursts (i.e., shouting, hitting)
|
- be
calm and reassuring
- look
for an immediate cause
- give
her space to cool down
- distract
her
- if
your safety is threatened, leave
|
