I just wanted to share a few ideas. I know many of us all ready know this. It's all ways good to have a mental check up!! Don't reason
Don't argue
Don't confront
Don't remind them they forgot
Don't take it personally
Do
Give short, one sentence explanations.
Repeat instructions or sentense exactly the same way as you did the first time.
Allow plenty of time for comprehension.
Agree with them or distract.
Accept the blame when something goes wrong(I have a hard time with this!)
Be patient and cheerful. Please elevate your level of generosity and graciousness.
Remember They are not crazy or lazy! Some days they will seem normal, but they are not. Their reality is now differant than yours and you cannot change them. You can only change your reaction to them. Their diability is memory loss they cannot remember what they cannot remember! They will ask the same question over and over. They are scared, each personn reacts differantly to fear. Anxiety may compel them to shadow you. They can't remember your reassurnanse KEEP SAYING THEM!!! Once a disability is diagnosed they are excused 100% of the time!! A great book to read is A handbook for the care taker by Eileen H. Driscoll. Hope this helps alittle. I know we dont all take care of our elders, there are many forms of caretaking. These are helpful in all aspects. If you have any thought, stories or ideas pleaes share. We are all here to learn and support each other!!
