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2016-10-26 06:45:42 PM loybrooklyn wow
2016-10-26 06:45:43 PM cynthiasickler chase, do you work directly with alzheimer patients all the time?
2016-10-26 06:45:48 PM kathybrosrt thx Chase..thats true
2016-10-26 06:45:49 PM kateordway taste is heavily affected
2016-10-26 06:45:54 PM cchase the last to be affected before bodily functions is emotions
2016-10-26 06:45:56 PM loybrooklyn :'(
2016-10-26 06:46:00 PM kacies they seem to not be able to control those emotions but they are still there for sure
2016-10-26 06:46:03 PM korellana wow soo sad
2016-10-26 06:46:12 PM cchase so use that information too
2016-10-26 06:46:13 PM isabel1 i said feeling or sensation. does that not count as emotions?
2016-10-26 06:46:16 PM kateordway very sad situation
2016-10-26 06:46:23 PM auazuibke0114 Moody and agitated
2016-10-26 06:46:24 PM dorothymagliulo sad thing we all go through
2016-10-26 06:46:28 PM cchase I am a certified dementia practitioner
2016-10-26 06:46:32 PM kathybrosrt My particular fun loving gentleman is now very agressive
2016-10-26 06:46:43 PM cynthiasickler thank you for answering that chase
2016-10-26 06:46:52 PM kateordway that would be more tactile things i would think
2016-10-26 06:46:53 PM cchase use the fact that emotions are still present till much later in the disease
2016-10-26 06:47:00 PM kathybrosrt ok
2016-10-26 06:47:02 PM cchase smiles begets smiles
2016-10-26 06:47:04 PM tvs320 Very true
2016-10-26 06:47:08 PM cchase happy begets happy
2016-10-26 06:47:11 PM cchase use that
2016-10-26 06:47:22 PM sueg so do they go through a wide range of emotions?
2016-10-26 06:47:23 PM loybrooklyn I never thought about emotions
2016-10-26 06:47:26 PM cchase redirect emotions to HAPPY
2016-10-26 06:47:31 PM kathybrosrt :)
2016-10-26 06:47:33 PM auazuibke0114 Thanks cchase.. I always wonder why they don't have a senses of humor
2016-10-26 06:47:40 PM cchase absolutely think about it!!
2016-10-26 06:47:43 PM isabel1 ok. i got you ms celeste
2016-10-26 06:47:45 PM cchase that is your ace in the hole
2016-10-26 06:47:50 PM korellana ice cream!! that make me happy!
2016-10-26 06:47:55 PM kathybrosrt Thx Chase
2016-10-26 06:47:56 PM janet35 lol
2016-10-26 06:48:01 PM dorothymagliulo kool
2016-10-26 06:48:06 PM kacies very good advice. something to always remember
2016-10-26 06:48:12 PM kerilforgues that will be my new mantra
2016-10-26 06:48:13 PM kateordway chocolate ice is the best for that lol
2016-10-26 06:48:15 PM cchase use it..to get them to a place you want them to be
2016-10-26 06:48:19 PM cynthiasickler smiling, getting dowen to their level approaching directly and not from the side also reach out to them with your hand facing up rather than going in to take their hand, it gives them the sense of control, true?
2016-10-26 06:48:19 PM tammymb thanks!
2016-10-26 06:48:26 PM cchase less behavior issues
2016-10-26 06:48:32 PM korellana i use that with my residents !!! work
2016-10-26 06:48:33 PM janet35 agreed
2016-10-26 06:48:36 PM auazuibke0114 Okay thanks. good to know that
2016-10-26 06:48:44 PM kathybrosrt yes agreed tried and true
2016-10-26 06:48:47 PM cchase they will MIRROR you and the emotions you envoke
2016-10-26 06:48:54 PM dorothymagliulo so we should look for that emotions
2016-10-26 06:48:57 PM kathybrosrt like babies do
2016-10-26 06:49:00 PM tammymb so true
2016-10-26 06:49:10 PM cchase you should BE those emotions not look for them
2016-10-26 06:49:17 PM kathybrosrt ok
2016-10-26 06:49:21 PM auazuibke0114 I think so kathy, just like baby
2016-10-26 06:49:25 PM cchase they will feed off that
2016-10-26 06:49:27 PM korellana always smile!
2016-10-26 06:49:34 PM kerilforgues so true
2016-10-26 06:49:39 PM kacies a smile, your tone, even body language
2016-10-26 06:49:43 PM auazuibke0114 Ok now I know
2016-10-26 06:49:46 PM cchase yup :D
2016-10-26 06:49:51 PM sueg not a bad way to be for everyone, happy
2016-10-26 06:49:54 PM tvs320 I have people that are stuck in one emotion! Some angry some sad...
2016-10-26 06:49:56 PM isabel1 i am always smiling at work, so they ask me where do i get all the energy. and they smile back. one of the family memebr who visits everyday even told me that smiling is not allowed in the workplace, of course as a joke!
2016-10-26 06:50:05 PM janet35 thats why its important that aides slow down and spend time with each resident
2016-10-26 06:50:06 PM cchase yup.. body language... voice tone
2016-10-26 06:50:06 PM cynthiasickler your body language is so important. you always have to watch
2016-10-26 06:50:12 PM korellana eye contact
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2016-10-26 06:50:23 PM cchase the whole package need to envoke good emotions
2016-10-26 06:50:26 PM kateordway smiling is always good. and if your having an off day get help or just take a minute to redirect yourseld
2016-10-26 06:50:31 PM kathybrosrt approach is everything
2016-10-26 06:50:31 PM auazuibke0114 friendily approach
2016-10-26 06:50:35 PM tammymb I can calm one of my patients down with laughter
2016-10-26 06:50:40 PM tvs320 they can feel if you care
2016-10-26 06:50:45 PM cchase they can't tell you anymore... word finding issues
2016-10-26 06:50:48 PM janet35 we need to connect we're all they have
2016-10-26 06:50:49 PM rosesyellow713 when you are around them always smile and be happy
2016-10-26 06:50:56 PM loybrooklyn so it really makes sence when the alz unit is in an uproar, it's most likely the staff is whats causing it
2016-10-26 06:51:02 PM tammymb never be impatient, they sense that
2016-10-26 06:51:06 PM cynthiasickler i actually feel better when im with alzheimer residents, helping them helps me.
2016-10-26 06:51:14 PM auazuibke0114 They can even tell if one is faking emotions
2016-10-26 06:51:19 PM cchase so they feel it....and hope that you will understand the moment of expression in the emotion
2016-10-26 06:51:29 PM rosesyellow713 If you are calm and positive they will be calm
2016-10-26 06:51:42 PM tammymb I sing to them alot!
2016-10-26 06:51:45 PM cynthiasickler i hate when they put some of the residents infront of the nurses station. they have no idea how much this affects them in a negative way
2016-10-26 06:51:53 PM cchase yup--- staff that is upset cause they had their lunch cut short will send off that emotion
2016-10-26 06:52:01 PM kacies yes they feed off of the miserable employees or the emotions of other residents
2016-10-26 06:52:06 PM kathybrosrt Good advise..even though I always practice it, still need to be reminded sometimes why they are the way they are
2016-10-26 06:52:07 PM auazuibke0114 They love music and sing-a-long
2016-10-26 06:52:12 PM cchase yup..be calm and be happy
2016-10-26 06:52:26 PM auazuibke0114 yup thanks cchase
2016-10-26 06:52:27 PM cchase you need to always be in that frame of mind
2016-10-26 06:52:37 PM cchase to be successful with thise population
2016-10-26 06:52:39 PM cchase this
2016-10-26 06:52:47 PM cchase to be effective
2016-10-26 06:52:52 PM cynthiasickler so many staff members need more education on behaviors and moods
2016-10-26 06:52:57 PM cchase to make them feel that you understand them
2016-10-26 06:53:06 PM loybrooklyn or burnt out staff who come to work mad or upset. They have direct contact with these residents 8-12 hours a day.
2016-10-26 06:53:08 PM janet35 definetly!
2016-10-26 06:53:09 PM dorothymagliulo yes yes
2016-10-26 06:53:16 PM kerilforgues so true
2016-10-26 06:53:17 PM tammymb yes, cythnia!
2016-10-26 06:53:24 PM kateordway oh thats never a good thing
2016-10-26 06:53:39 PM cchase yup - leave the baggage at the entrance door
2016-10-26 06:53:43 PM cynthiasickler we get to go home everyday, they sont, they deserve to wake up to a smile and go to bed with a smile.
2016-10-26 06:53:44 PM kacies thats why it takes a certain type of person to work these units. sometimes the pull an aide to our floor who cant stand it. i realize theres rules but someone who cant handle dementia shoujld not be caring for them
2016-10-26 06:53:45 PM isabel1 i didn't know that i've been doing most of these now. i just have a positive outlook in life an bubbly personality. it's just me.
2016-10-26 06:53:48 PM tvs320 I agree
2016-10-26 06:53:49 PM cchase before you go in the building
2016-10-26 06:53:56 PM rosesyellow713 yes thats true if your in a bad mood you need to walk outside and compose yourself
2016-10-26 06:54:03 PM kathybrosrt Your such a good coach at this Chase to get us all excited about our jobs..can you please coach my Steelers to get them riled up to??
2016-10-26 06:54:05 PM tammymb we have drama queens for CNAs!
2016-10-26 06:54:16 PM tvs320 I think everyone does
2016-10-26 06:54:29 PM rosesyellow713 yes everyone does
2016-10-26 06:54:31 PM kateordway some of ours are that too but alos lazy
2016-10-26 06:54:35 PM dorothymagliulo i tell other staff that when i see their unhappy faces
2016-10-26 06:54:35 PM tvs320 but remember they have a hard job
2016-10-26 06:54:40 PM cynthiasickler staff needs to take a minute everyday and realize this could be them one day or their loved one someday
2016-10-26 06:54:42 PM cchase in construction - a carpenter will leave hang his tool bag on the tree outside the house.
2016-10-26 06:54:49 PM tammymb just there for a pay check
2016-10-26 06:54:49 PM cchase before entering in the house
2016-10-26 06:54:51 PM loybrooklyn this has been an amazingly eye opening chat!
2016-10-26 06:54:55 PM isabel1 tammymb you're so correct. i don't like to hear them saying"i'm tired" at the beginning of the shift!
2016-10-26 06:55:11 PM cynthiasickler its awful but there are so many staff members id just like to throat punch sometimes because of their behaviors
2016-10-26 06:55:21 PM tammymb or drag into work
2016-10-26 06:55:25 PM kathybrosrt I know CNA's have it tough a lot of the time, butI think if they also understood alzheimers and Dementia they would be better workers
2016-10-26 06:55:30 PM dorothymagliulo when i heard that they are tired i tell them gom home.
2016-10-26 06:55:40 PM kathybrosrt cna's dont get trained like us nactivity people do
2016-10-26 06:55:42 PM janet35 t agree Kathy
2016-10-26 06:56:02 PM cynthiasickler they give inservices to the higher ups but its the aides on the floor who need the inservices.
2016-10-26 06:56:04 PM tvs320 I think everyone should be trained in dealing with the dementia
2016-10-26 06:56:09 PM loybrooklyn I think if staff understood empathy they would treat the residents and their families better
2016-10-26 06:56:11 PM rosesyellow713 everyone should be trained
2016-10-26 06:56:13 PM tammymb yes
2016-10-26 06:56:14 PM kathybrosrt Also Families need to be educated.
2016-10-26 06:56:19 PM janet35 We should have better inservices
2016-10-26 06:56:26 PM tvs320 It hard for people to understand how to deal with it.
2016-10-26 06:56:26 PM tammymb yes, kathy
2016-10-26 06:56:30 PM cchase they unknowingly cause the behaviors - which is even sadder
2016-10-26 06:56:30 PM sueg if you woek around them you should be trained
2016-10-26 06:56:30 PM kathybrosrt they get so upset when their parent doesnt know them\
2016-10-26 06:56:33 PM dorothymagliulo you really have to love what you do . to help these residents.
2016-10-26 06:56:37 PM isabel1 dorothy i wish i can tell that to them too
2016-10-26 06:56:42 PM tvs320 Families dont see it
2016-10-26 06:56:46 PM auazuibke0114 I love the examples you use to explain these. Thanks alot
2016-10-26 06:56:53 PM tvs320 Or dont want to
2016-10-26 06:56:54 PM cynthiasickler most of the inservices they go to just because they have to not because they actually want to get something out of it
2016-10-26 06:56:58 PM kacies i think sometimes even with all the knowledge, some people dont change. you got it or you dont. cna, nurse, housekeeper, whatever
2016-10-26 06:57:04 PM cchase Next Alzheimer's chat we will discuss: redirection
2016-10-26 06:57:09 PM kathybrosrt I told a guy to ask his mom what " Bobby" was like. She didnt recognise the adult but talked all about him as a young person
2016-10-26 06:57:09 PM kacies great!
2016-10-26 06:57:09 PM isabel1 dorothy, i agree again that you really have to love what you do
2016-10-26 06:57:12 PM janet35 yes the examples help tremendously
2016-10-26 06:57:16 PM cchase this is a rap for tonight
2016-10-26 06:57:21 PM loybrooklyn is that next wed. night
2016-10-26 06:57:26 PM kacies Thankyou cchase. good night!
2016-10-26 06:57:30 PM cynthiasickler thanks chase, great chat.
2016-10-26 06:57:31 PM tammymb great, 4th Wed?
2016-10-26 06:57:32 PM kathybrosrt ok Chase Thanks so much for the insight you provided
2016-10-26 06:57:33 PM isabel1 see you next chat ms celeste. have a good night everyone. thanks
2016-10-26 06:57:34 PM rosesyellow713 Thank you for all the good info
2016-10-26 06:57:37 PM korellana thanks much!
2016-10-26 06:57:38 PM dorothymagliulo when is that next chase
2016-10-26 06:57:40 PM cchase I will be moderating Adult Day Health next wed.--due come if you can.
2016-10-26 06:57:43 PM sueg thank you have a good week all
2016-10-26 06:57:50 PM kathybrosrt I'll be there
2016-10-26 06:57:52 PM korellana i will
2016-10-26 06:57:52 PM cynthiasickler left the chat room
2016-10-26 06:58:00 PM kerilforgues Thank you! Good night. Hope you feel better
2016-10-26 06:58:02 PM loybrooklyn I sure can and will! Thank you cchase! have a great week
2016-10-26 06:58:06 PM cchase Adult Day is next Wedn... Alzh..last wed of the month.
2016-10-26 06:58:08 PM tvs320 Ok sounds good. Thanks!!!
2016-10-26 06:58:11 PM kathybrosrt as for those of you that wondered about hunger
2016-10-26 06:58:12 PM kacies left the chat room
2016-10-26 06:58:15 PM janet35 have to work catch you another wednesday
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2016-10-26 06:58:22 PM kateordway thanks everyone have a good night and great week
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2016-10-26 06:58:30 PM auazuibke0114 I will... Thank you cchase and Goodnight all!
2016-10-26 06:58:33 PM cchase ok Janet... be well
2016-10-26 06:58:34 PM dorothymagliulo good night all and safe halloween
2016-10-26 06:58:38 PM kathybrosrt A part of the brain that tells them they are full is destroyed they dont feel full
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2016-10-26 06:58:39 PM tammymb cchase, hope you feel better!
2016-10-26 06:58:43 PM rosesyellow713 good night
2016-10-26 06:58:45 PM cchase (})
2016-10-26 06:58:50 PM tvs320 I will be there just cant get on till 820. Have to pick up the kids
2016-10-26 06:58:51 PM kathybrosrt Nite all
2016-10-26 06:58:51 PM janet35 thank you Goodnight
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2016-10-26 06:59:01 PM tammymb Good night to all!
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