Overview of Dementia

Basic Understanding of WHAT it is

Signs and Symptoms

What is forgetfulness VS symptoms

Tips and Tricks- Agitation and Anxiety

How to manage

Refusal to bathe

Best practices for success

Communicating- Early stages

Effective ways for communication

Communicating- Middle stages

Communication in the longest stage

Communicating- Late Stage

Office Manager

Sundowning

Practical tools to help

Safety in the Home

Keeping your loved one/client safe

Medication

How to encourage to when they refuse

Hallucinations or Delusions

How to manage and redirect

Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors

Triggers and Responses

Wandering

Discouraging this behavior

Repetitive Behaviors

How to manage

Depression

Understanding and caring for your loved one

Repetitive phone calls

Ways to comfort your loved one

Sleep disturbances

Excessive sleeping or switching days/nights

Music and Memories

The power of music