Ten questions Alzheimer's Friday, April 2, 2010

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Since bites her knuckles again as the evening with your mother to Alzheimer's, you're only 5 times in 20 minutes, where the mother asks.

You know who has Alzheimer's. To help you understand that part, because it repeats things. This is what people with Alzheimer's disease. The solution is the real question to answer below. You must respond to the emotional needs and often in the words into action.

1st "Mom is coming to dinner?"

Youlonely, anxious and angry and wants his mother.

Try "You miss your mother, huh, Mom?"

If she cries, you have it. He needs reassurance and kindness in action more than words. Moved there, to sit beside her, holding her hand or stroke during the delivery of the fabric.

2nd "Where is Sam?"

This is your dad, and died some years ago. Your question could only once when your father would come home from work. Maybe he felt safe around him. If so,Do not feel comfortable now.

Try: "Oh no, of course, Mom. Hey, Let's Get dinner on the table, then we?"

Or go for a ride to see a favorite movie, eat the cat. Do what you fear the deviations in some activities.

3rd "If there's Spot?"

Spot the dog is dead. What do you think gave Spot - unconditional, uncritical acceptance, something fun to do, the emotional satisfaction?

This is what they need now from you.

4th "I have money?"

Youfeels safe, unsafe, unprotected buy - all things that money can.

Try this: "Do not worry about anything, Mom, you're good. Everything is taken care of."

Re-direct drive with some of their favorite foods or beverages, machinery - all you know she likes.

5th "I want to live here?"

This can be a real problem, as is usually quite sure where it is still alive, for what happened. Suppose he does and just follow along, responding appropriately to theirbasic needs, if you think you can guess what they do.

Try this: "You live here now, bet mom. I, want to see the old farm, but would not. Tell me, if ..."

6 "Can I go home now?"

People with Alzheimer's to long for something that feels like home - because they really have no home to more foreigners in. Have lost their lives. This is one of the great themes of Alzheimer's disease. Try asking where is his home. It could be any family home, where they are perceivedfor sure.

7th "Mommy has to go?"

Please fraud often works well. It has no objection and is able to open things. There is an Art

Try this: "There are people right now, Mom?"

8th "You went to work today?"

This question is often annoying tics about a speech in a way you dementia. It is not really an issue as much as an invitation for an interview. Tell her all at work.

9a "Who are you?"

Do not take this personally. It is probably a distant memoryarea, before birth. Being relaxed and imagine that, as in "Oh, I'm your son, Bill."

Prove your answer. Do not argue if you do not accept. We will review the time zone later. Then maybe get some of the old family albums to find that you look.

10th "Why am I here?"

Try each answer you want. Do not argue and stay calm when upset.

Being kind is your most powerful management tool.