Tag: #commondementiabehaviors (2 results)
Medical Elopement? ~ A Story of Dementia, Elopement and A Gray Cat
What the heck do dementia, elopement and a gray cat have to do with each other you ask? My memory care staff don’t know until I explain and give them a drill. Medical Elopement? First, let’s define the term “elopement” because I don’t mean running off with the love of your life for a quick, secret wedding in the Isle… read more
Understanding Dementia Behaviors ~ Dementia and the Big Apple?
In the early 1980’s, I was a young and inexperienced nurse’s aide. I quickly learned how to react and respond to common dementia behaviors. Unfortunately, caregivers didn’t have the luxury of time or resources for help. There was no internet. Learning how to handle dangerous or aggressive behaviors like yelling, hitting, kicking, throwing objects, and wandering in the street. It… read more
