CAREGIVER TIPS


Create a calm, safe setting that is suited for the person's abilities:

  • Eliminate clutter, noise, glare and too much background noise

  • Develop soothing tiruals with regular daily routines, comforting objects, gentle music and a reasuuring tough.

  • Provide opportunities for exercise and satisfying activites geared to the person's abilities.

  • Monitor personal comfort: ensure a comfortable temperature and check regularly for pain, hunger, thirst, constipation, full bladder, fatigue, infection and skin irritation.

  • Be sensitive to frustration about experssing wants and needs.

  • Rather than arguing or disagreeing, redirect the person's attention.

  • Simplifiy tasks and routines.

  • Avoid open-ended questions - instead, ask yes or no questions.

  • Allow enough rest between stimulating events, such as visists from friends and neighbors.

  • Use labels to cue or remind the person

  • Equip doors and gates with safety locks

  • Remove guns


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