Dementia can be scary to hear, let me show you the steps to looks for, how to dos , and what not to dos
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Dementia signs/ Symptoms
Caregiving
Management in health care
ADL/ transfer/ Q turning
Dementia signs/ Symptoms
There is many different types of dementia.
What is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | alz.org
There is a technique we use to test one’s ability and their mentality level
Checklist for dementia symptoms | Alzheimer's Society
This a a very fast and rapid type of dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies
National hotline! Reach out if you know someone is needing help!
National Helpline for Mental Health, Drug, Alcohol Issues - SAMHSA
Frontal lobe dementia-
Frontotemporal dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Redirecting the patient will help tremendously
Dementia
Redirecting is a very important skill when working with dementia patients
Tips on How to Redirect a Loved One With Dementia - A Place for Mom
There are many signs indicating that someone may have early signs of memory loss
Changes of behaviour in the later stages of dementia
Training is extremely important here is how training can improve senior home living
Alzheimer's & Dementia Training & Education Center
Activities- there is so many activities to do with your loved one.
19 Engaging Activities for People With Dementia at Home - A Place for Mom
Agitation is very common in dementia patients, always agree with the patient, redirect them, walk away and give them time,
ag·i·ta·tion
Memory loss doesn’t mean you are secluded, there is medications that can slow down the progression of the disease, here are just a few to help guide you.
Medications for Memory, Cognition & Dementia-Related ...
Activities and engagement is SO important when working with dementia. We have to keep them engaged
Activities to Enjoy if Someone Has Alzheimer's or Dementia
The stages of dementia can change rapidly. I’m here to help educate
Alzheimer's Stages - Early, Middle, Late Dementia Symptoms | alz.org
Caregiving
Caregiver is MORE than just someone who assists someone in need, we become family!
care·giv·ing
Caregivers should take courses to extend their knowledge, lifting techniques, how to better assist our seniors
Caregiver Education Course - The ALS Association
Taking care of someone with Dementia is not for everyone, you have to make sure to keep putting YOU first
Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia
Caregiver tips to maintain balance
Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
DO NOT Burnout! These are some ways you could be feeling, reach out
Caregiver Burnout: What It Is, Symptoms & Prevention
So many fun games you can play with your patients
'All About Us' Conversation Game | Relish | AlzStore
You will need to be CPR trained in case of emergency. You will be trained properly
CPR Classes & Certification in Buffalo, NY | Red Cross
Management in health care
Take care of your team- engage, teach, games. There is so many ways to engage as a manager when you are running a team
Top 28 Creative Ways to Reward Your Caregivers and Staff - Aaniie
Admin in healthcare can be challenging, here are some ideas that should be the main focus
Health administration
Management is the top of the chain in healthcare
Management
ADL/ transfer/ Q turning
Senior care/ assisted living
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? - SeniorLiving.org
Lifting and transferring patient safety
UCI Health | How to Safely Transfer a Patient from Their Bed
How to turn a patient in bed for changing or repositioning
Turning patients over in bed: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Assisting in bathing can be difficult, here are some how tos to guide you
Ch. 4: Bathing & Dressing (Caregiver College Video Series)
Walking devices, many seniors will need stand by assist (SBA) using a walker, or cane. Below you’ll see what those look like.
Walking Assistance Devices
Feeding assistance, many patients will lose the ability to feed themselves.
[PDF] FEEDING ASSISTANT PROGRAM FOR NURSING HOMES
Charting- this is a very important role in your job. This is how we communicate with the next shift in how the patient is going- examples- bathroom use, voiding/ showering/ eating/ engagement
Tips for Patient Charting - Nursing - Duquesne University
