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    Category: Behavior, Dementia and Psychotropic Medications

    10 Tips for Dealing with Manipulative Residents

    1. Define clear expectations Many residents cannot cognitively process or remember what we have told them. However, residents who are manipulative DO display an ability…

    Jody Giacopuzzi June 17, 2019

    Understanding Pain in the Nursing Home Resident: An essential psychosocial issue

    Persistent pain is an unfortunate reality for many nursing home residents. Compared to young to middle-aged adults, older adults are especially vulnerable to the debilitating…

    Jody Giacopuzzi June 2, 2019

    Understanding the Behavior of Residents with Dementia

    The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as “a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.” A common symptom…

    Jody Giacopuzzi May 20, 2019

    Understanding Why Difficult Behaviors Occur: Problem-Solving Strategies

    Downloadable Version There are a number of behavior problems that sometimes accompany Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. These behaviors may include resistance, wandering, agitation, incontinence,…

    Jody Giacopuzzi April 23, 2019

    The Seven R’s of Behavior Management

    Downloadable Version Reassess: Is there a physical problem, UTI, constipation, pain, etc.? Reconsider: Is the behavior truly a problem to the resident or just to…

    Jody Giacopuzzi April 13, 2019
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    Reassess: Is there a physical problem, UTI, constipation, pain, etc.?


    Reconsider: Is the behavior truly a problem to the resident or just to staff?


    Rechannel: Can the behavior continue in a less disturbing or less harmful way? Maybe the resident can continue by using another format or material?


    Redirect: Consider what the need seems to be. Is the behavior a signal of stress?


    Reassure: Use frequent reminding that we understand and care and will help as needed.


    Repeat: You must patiently and frequently repeat your comments to your resident at eye level.


    Respect: Always show your resident respect. They will know how you feel by your body language.


    Behavioral interventions are specific actions taken by staff to manage, reduce, or eliminate dysfunctional resident behaviors.

    Remember: Behavior is a way of communicating. Usually, the message is a need for attention.

    When a person cannot verbalize needs, feelings, or emotions, they will utilize any way they know how to get their message across.