Discuss some teaching techniques to explain to a client whose mother has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia
a. What types of things does this client's mother have problems with?
b. What can you tell her to assist her in the care of her mother to keep her at home for as long as possible yet will make things "easy on both of them"?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Difficulty processing information and disorientation as to the date, time of day, location, place, etc.
b. Interact with, support, and cognitively stimulate her. Allow her to try to remain as independent for as long as she is able.
Keep a consistent daily routine.
Keep identification with her address on her at all times in case she does wander away or get lost.
Lock up lighters, matches, knives, car keys, etc.
Use additional services such as a social worker.
Become involved with a mental health association and/or support group.
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