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2017-01-03 07:58:25 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
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2017-01-25 05:01:55 PM juliannag enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:34:00 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:34:25 PM janicelawrence6 Am I late or have I missed it completely>
2017-01-25 06:34:54 PM juliannag I believe it starts at 8
2017-01-25 06:35:00 PM juliannag 30minutes yes
2017-01-25 06:35:01 PM juliannag yet
2017-01-25 06:35:24 PM janicelawrence6 OH! good. How h as your week been?
2017-01-25 06:35:34 PM juliannag pretty good. Busy but good. And yours?
2017-01-25 06:35:37 PM janicelawrence6 R U 1 or 2
2017-01-25 06:35:39 PM juliannag 1
2017-01-25 06:35:53 PM janicelawrence6 busy. fun. tireing
2017-01-25 06:36:01 PM juliannag sounds about right! lol
2017-01-25 06:36:04 PM janicelawrence6 and i cant spell tonight
2017-01-25 06:36:54 PM janicelawrence6 I work in the AL section but sometimes do special classes in the Unit. How about you
2017-01-25 06:38:48 PM juliannag I work in AL and MC community. I run programs on both sides as well as do director things. I am the only one in my department right now. I love my community though.
2017-01-25 06:38:52 PM juliannag are you in 1 or 2?
2017-01-25 06:39:38 PM janicelawrence6 1 and I am almost done with my mid term work. I need to study for the test!
2017-01-25 06:40:16 PM juliannag Nice! I am ahead as far as assignments, I am working on my final packet and week 5 as far as assignments.
2017-01-25 06:40:26 PM juliannag Im not to worried about the test, hope it isnt to bad though
2017-01-25 06:41:39 PM janicelawrence6 Week 5 is the on the MDS 3.0 right. I have not looked at the final packet though, is it as time consuming as the midterm packet
2017-01-25 06:44:15 PM juliannag yes week 5 is MDS which I hate because AL's dont use a MDS 3.0. The final packet isn't so bad. More reasearch things. The last task is to talk to another student about an activity you are planning. Could I bother you to chat with me about that on the open discussion board either now for a few minutes while we wait or after this chat is over?
2017-01-25 06:44:49 PM janicelawrence6 Anytime!
2017-01-25 06:45:16 PM janicelawrence6 Want me to switch over to the open discussion board?
2017-01-25 06:45:48 PM janicelawrence6 Ill swtich there now!!
2017-01-25 06:45:53 PM juliannag yes please :) thanks
2017-01-25 06:48:05 PM lorimcg enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:51:24 PM lisasittniewski enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:51:56 PM jodie583 enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:52:20 PM jodie583 Good evening :)
2017-01-25 06:52:29 PM lisasittniewski Hi Everyone...I am assuming this is not the specialty chat?
2017-01-25 06:52:48 PM sherika1 enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:52:51 PM lisasittniewski I'm thinking Celeste is hosting it
2017-01-25 06:53:47 PM sherika1 good evening
2017-01-25 06:54:07 PM juliannag I am so excitedd for this learning opportunity!!
2017-01-25 06:54:30 PM lorimcg good evening
2017-01-25 06:54:44 PM jodie583 What types of facilities do you all work in? I work for Rehab & Long Term Care
2017-01-25 06:55:01 PM sherika1 me too
2017-01-25 06:55:14 PM lorimcg skilled nuring facility
2017-01-25 06:55:15 PM jodie583 Good to know we have similar backgrounds, sherika
2017-01-25 06:55:19 PM jodie583 nice, lori
2017-01-25 06:55:30 PM lorimcg pretty much the same as you both
2017-01-25 06:55:43 PM lorimcg where are you all from
2017-01-25 06:56:04 PM juliannag Michigan. Im in an AL and MC
2017-01-25 06:56:09 PM cchase enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:56:10 PM lorimcg i'm in pennsylvania
2017-01-25 06:56:19 PM jodie583 Southwest Virginia
2017-01-25 06:56:24 PM cchase good evening everyone
2017-01-25 06:56:25 PM sherika1 IM IN HOUSTON TX
2017-01-25 06:56:30 PM lorimcg hi
2017-01-25 06:56:31 PM jodie583 good evening :)
2017-01-25 06:56:35 PM janicelawrence6 juliannag where in MI. We lived there 10 years ago
2017-01-25 06:56:41 PM juliannag Bay City
2017-01-25 06:56:44 PM lisasittniewski Hi...I'm just outside Buffalo, NY
2017-01-25 06:56:48 PM cchase nice to have you all for tonight's chat
2017-01-25 06:56:51 PM janicelawrence6 Arizona at the moment. Sahuarita, Arizona
2017-01-25 06:57:12 PM cchase we have a few more minutes before we begin...please feel free to chat together
2017-01-25 06:57:18 PM juliannag we have two residents here in bay city MI that flew from Arizona!
2017-01-25 06:57:19 PM janicelawrence6 Hi, thanks for hosting
2017-01-25 06:57:20 PM lorimcg glad you were haveing one
2017-01-25 06:57:36 PM selinapratt enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:57:38 PM jodie583 Janice - what is your temperature today in AZ? we had 64 today & tonight is 32... Eeek!
2017-01-25 06:57:39 PM janicelawrence6 That is the longest flight!
2017-01-25 06:57:46 PM selinapratt hello all
2017-01-25 06:57:47 PM lisasittniewski I am in assisted living but am currently the program coordinator of the dementia unit
2017-01-25 06:57:52 PM jodie583 hello, selina
2017-01-25 06:57:56 PM lorimcg hi selina
2017-01-25 06:57:59 PM sherika1 HELLO
2017-01-25 06:58:02 PM jamiebernard enter the chat room
2017-01-25 06:58:12 PM jamiebernard Hi All
2017-01-25 06:58:18 PM selinapratt :)
2017-01-25 06:58:19 PM jodie583 wow, lisa - This is going to be a good group to discuss with, I think!
2017-01-25 06:58:20 PM lisasittniewski Hi
2017-01-25 06:58:25 PM jodie583 hi jamie
2017-01-25 06:58:30 PM lisasittniewski I think so to!
2017-01-25 06:58:35 PM juliannag agree
2017-01-25 06:58:44 PM janicelawrence6 We are having a cold snap. 1ts 52. the locals are wearing big heavy jackets and winter snow boots. My kids are just now wearing sweat shirts.
2017-01-25 06:58:53 PM juliannag I like that its a smaller group than the open discussion. I cant keep up in those
2017-01-25 06:59:03 PM lisasittniewski 52?! We will be in the teens tomorrow!
2017-01-25 06:59:14 PM sherika1 IT FEELS GOOD IN HOUSTON
2017-01-25 06:59:57 PM jamiebernard luckyyy, we are covered in ice. we lost power for over 15 hours, glad to have it back
2017-01-25 07:00:20 PM janicelawrence6 it feels like October. I took a group from AL and 2 from Skilled nursing to walmart today. They were so happy to get back inside to the warmth.
2017-01-25 07:00:21 PM cchase I would like to start if ok with you all??
2017-01-25 07:00:23 PM lisasittniewski That's a long time!
2017-01-25 07:00:23 PM jodie583 Oh, my, Jamie! Glad you're back in the land of the warm!
2017-01-25 07:00:27 PM lisasittniewski Ok
2017-01-25 07:00:32 PM janicelawrence6 ok.
2017-01-25 07:00:33 PM jodie583 yes
2017-01-25 07:00:38 PM juliannag lets go ! :)
2017-01-25 07:00:39 PM cchase ty
2017-01-25 07:00:42 PM lorimcg topic
2017-01-25 07:00:43 PM jamiebernard thanks Jodie :)
2017-01-25 07:00:55 PM megansnider enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:00:55 PM cchase tonight we are on the topic of alzheimer's dementia
2017-01-25 07:01:05 PM megansnider yay i found the chat!
2017-01-25 07:01:11 PM cchase how many are working with that group ??
2017-01-25 07:01:14 PM megansnider this is the alz extra credit chat
2017-01-25 07:01:15 PM juliannag I am
2017-01-25 07:01:16 PM lisasittniewski I currently do
2017-01-25 07:01:19 PM sherika1 ME
2017-01-25 07:01:20 PM jodie583 me
2017-01-25 07:01:21 PM cchase wlecome megan
2017-01-25 07:01:23 PM janicelawrence6 no.
2017-01-25 07:01:28 PM cchase ok great
2017-01-25 07:01:28 PM megansnider thanks!
2017-01-25 07:01:29 PM jamiebernard i am in assisted living so we get the begining stages usually
2017-01-25 07:01:31 PM heatherallen enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:01:38 PM megansnider i work with memory care folks and skilled health so yes!
2017-01-25 07:01:42 PM janicelawrence6 Begining stages
2017-01-25 07:01:43 PM kerilforgues enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:01:48 PM lorimcg we don't have a specific unit but do have a lot
2017-01-25 07:01:51 PM jbigham enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:01:54 PM jamiebernard but sometimes get advanced stages too
2017-01-25 07:01:57 PM cchase so what I usually do is ask what you all know is effective while working with them
2017-01-25 07:02:01 PM lisasittniewski we are assisted memory care but have 11 enhanced care beds
2017-01-25 07:02:04 PM heatherallen hey everyone!
2017-01-25 07:02:08 PM jodie583 _same_ no specific unit - but one floor for permanent residents
2017-01-25 07:02:14 PM cchase hello heather
2017-01-25 07:02:23 PM selinapratt hello heather
2017-01-25 07:02:27 PM janicelawrence6 effective? ideas?
2017-01-25 07:02:27 PM juliannag hands on things. Textures, sounds, smells, things they can feel.
2017-01-25 07:02:28 PM jodie583 I have quite a few that continue to enjoy music and crafts
2017-01-25 07:02:39 PM tvs320 enter the chat room
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2017-01-25 07:02:42 PM janicelawrence6 the senses.
2017-01-25 07:02:46 PM lisasittniewski not too much stimulus or noise...consistant activities
2017-01-25 07:02:50 PM tvs320 hi
2017-01-25 07:02:54 PM lorimcg reminence
2017-01-25 07:02:54 PM cynthiasickler is this the alzheimer chat
2017-01-25 07:02:54 PM megansnider i have found that the most effective tool i have is to be flexible and go with the flow- not to correct or try to make right stoies i am told but to help enhance wehre y people are with what htye need i wheverever tye are
2017-01-25 07:02:57 PM lisasittniewski lots of music but not too loud
2017-01-25 07:02:57 PM cchase yers effective activities that work - what are your ideas
2017-01-25 07:02:59 PM lorimcg hi cindy
2017-01-25 07:03:01 PM jamiebernard not giving long drawn out explanations, short sentences work better
2017-01-25 07:03:03 PM cynthiasickler hi
2017-01-25 07:03:13 PM cchase hello cynthia
2017-01-25 07:03:17 PM juliannag short stories
2017-01-25 07:03:20 PM megansnider yea short directions, flexibilty and somewhat of a schedule for some things helps
2017-01-25 07:03:21 PM cchase good
2017-01-25 07:03:23 PM lorimcg i have one gal who ROCKS hangman
2017-01-25 07:03:23 PM cynthiasickler hey everybody
2017-01-25 07:03:30 PM sherika1 TAKE THEM OUT MORE
2017-01-25 07:03:35 PM lisasittniewski shorter programs
2017-01-25 07:03:40 PM jodie583 We like to put a more advanced resident with a less advanced to do crafts - they like this buddy system
2017-01-25 07:03:49 PM cchase cythia we are talking about what activities work for alzheimers
2017-01-25 07:03:50 PM lisasittniewski good idea jodie
2017-01-25 07:03:50 PM cynthiasickler are we discussing alzheimers now
2017-01-25 07:03:52 PM janicelawrence6 short directions, precut items. freedom to express and not be corrected for mistakes from the original.
2017-01-25 07:03:53 PM cchase any ideas
2017-01-25 07:03:54 PM lorimcg buddy system sounds good
2017-01-25 07:03:55 PM jamiebernard never correcting the person or asking... do u remember this, or that.. will agitate them more
2017-01-25 07:04:05 PM cynthiasickler ok, i find that music is wonderful
2017-01-25 07:04:07 PM cchase good jamie
2017-01-25 07:04:18 PM cchase good cynthia
2017-01-25 07:04:24 PM lorimcg going with their train of thought not correcting it.
2017-01-25 07:04:25 PM cchase what else
2017-01-25 07:04:26 PM juliannag always getting into their world. never taking them out of theirs
2017-01-25 07:04:39 PM lisasittniewski doing things that are meaningful, like household stuff
2017-01-25 07:04:40 PM jamiebernard yes music seems to be the last thing they forget doesnt it
2017-01-25 07:04:50 PM jodie583 I play music often and then sing part of the song - to lead them into remembering and will dance with them (in their wheelchairs to get movement, then go back to singing - many like this
2017-01-25 07:04:50 PM cchase great julianna
2017-01-25 07:05:12 PM megansnider music is great with my folks too and small groups or one on ones
2017-01-25 07:05:19 PM juliannag we dance while the music is on. its great
2017-01-25 07:05:19 PM cchase have any of you tried sign language with singing??
2017-01-25 07:05:25 PM jodie583 YES!
2017-01-25 07:05:28 PM megansnider not overstimulating with TONS of people, esp outside foks wo are not used to the unit or residents
2017-01-25 07:05:29 PM janicelawrence6 We do the residents laundry. But I guess we cold bring in clean things to fold. Especially if they are warm from the drier.
2017-01-25 07:05:37 PM cchase jodie have you??
2017-01-25 07:05:39 PM jodie583 our volunteer pastor does this -
2017-01-25 07:05:42 PM cynthiasickler i also have a "memories in the Making" group, based on watercolor. i take 4 residents and we go to the chapel in our center and its quiet and peaceful and we paint. we paint certain things or the residents just paint whatever they want. then we talk about the paintings and in most cases the paintings bring back some kind of memory
2017-01-25 07:05:46 PM jodie583 I also sign to an extent
2017-01-25 07:05:47 PM megansnider oh gosh i have one resident WHO LOVES helping with laundry
2017-01-25 07:05:49 PM cchase very cool
2017-01-25 07:05:50 PM lorimcg ooohhhh no that sounds interesting. did you have someone come in to teach or watch videos
2017-01-25 07:05:51 PM juliannag I havent tried sign language because I dont think most understand it.
2017-01-25 07:05:53 PM lisasittniewski I do memories in the making weekly too
2017-01-25 07:06:01 PM jodie583 We do sign "help me" and "Can I help you?
2017-01-25 07:06:02 PM juliannag does it help just to be moving and get their attention??
2017-01-25 07:06:11 PM cchase it is surprising how they pick up sign
2017-01-25 07:06:13 PM selinapratt we have a laundry basket full of socks and that seems to work well, also sorting shapes and dominos
2017-01-25 07:06:14 PM heatherallen has anyone had a memory unit that slowly turned into a behavioral unit?
2017-01-25 07:06:24 PM cchase it is often used with autistic children
2017-01-25 07:06:27 PM jodie583 juliannag - yes - the movement and music together seem to be key
2017-01-25 07:06:32 PM cynthiasickler folding and sorting works well with some of our residents
2017-01-25 07:06:36 PM cchase and other illnesses
2017-01-25 07:06:45 PM jamiebernard never tried sign, it sounds interesting
2017-01-25 07:06:49 PM kerilforgues interesting
2017-01-25 07:06:51 PM tvs320 Folding napkins is something they enjoy
2017-01-25 07:06:52 PM juliannag I think i am going to try it
2017-01-25 07:06:55 PM lisasittniewski how can one learn sign language...how long does it take to get fluent enough to sign to music?
2017-01-25 07:07:02 PM jodie583 sign is great, but keeping all the CNAs up to doing it the same way is a bit hard
2017-01-25 07:07:07 PM jamiebernard we have a Sister that used to teach sign language, i could ask her
2017-01-25 07:07:07 PM cchase memory units that become behavioral units--hmmmm why?
2017-01-25 07:07:07 PM megansnider we have tried sign but it has not gone over well with our current residents
2017-01-25 07:07:16 PM juliannag sign isnt easy you have to keep up on it if you want to learn it
2017-01-25 07:07:28 PM jodie583 oh, no - it's more of an expressive signing with music - it's not word for word - ASL is the entire thought process
2017-01-25 07:07:32 PM heatherallen sudden increase in residents with behaviors.
2017-01-25 07:07:33 PM selinapratt I had to stop an activity today due to a behavior
2017-01-25 07:07:34 PM cynthiasickler i dont get how the signing works
2017-01-25 07:07:36 PM jbigham left the chat room
2017-01-25 07:07:46 PM cchase right jodie thanks for that clarification
2017-01-25 07:07:48 PM lisasittniewski jodie...so it's not real signing...i will have to try it
2017-01-25 07:07:55 PM heatherallen from mental health facilities
2017-01-25 07:08:06 PM lisasittniewski almost like arm dancing to the music...using hand jestures and such
2017-01-25 07:08:08 PM jodie583 yes, it's real signing - American Sign Language utilizes ...
2017-01-25 07:08:13 PM juliannag that makes sense
2017-01-25 07:08:14 PM cchase use a mirror technique when introducing sign with song
2017-01-25 07:08:16 PM jamiebernard so awkward when that happens selina
2017-01-25 07:08:16 PM megansnider we love a dnce party!
2017-01-25 07:08:24 PM jodie583 well - it's hard to explain - sometimes one sign takes the place of a whole sentence
2017-01-25 07:08:35 PM jodie583 Dance party - love it, megan!
2017-01-25 07:08:40 PM cynthiasickler so with the signing if its real how do the residents understand
2017-01-25 07:08:42 PM lisasittniewski how could i learn how to do this?
2017-01-25 07:08:51 PM cchase ok so what happened to that behavioral unit??
2017-01-25 07:08:52 PM cynthiasickler i think i missed something with the whole signing thing
2017-01-25 07:08:54 PM tvs320 I have a question... How do you know the difference between a decline and a needed med change or uti
2017-01-25 07:09:02 PM selinapratt yea she was very agitated and threatning to hit ppl, she did hit me but it didnt hurt
2017-01-25 07:09:02 PM lorimcg agian is it a video educational tool
2017-01-25 07:09:08 PM cchase when do those with Alzheimer's have behavior issues????????
2017-01-25 07:09:23 PM lisasittniewski i think all alzhiemers folks have behavioral issues
2017-01-25 07:09:24 PM kerilforgues when they can't express their feelings
2017-01-25 07:09:28 PM heatherallen we have a unit that has never expressly been a memory unit.
2017-01-25 07:09:33 PM lisasittniewski distract, redirect,
2017-01-25 07:09:36 PM juliannag when they cant get out what they want to say
2017-01-25 07:09:39 PM lorimcg when the words don't work
2017-01-25 07:09:40 PM heatherallen but most that were there were ones with dementia
2017-01-25 07:09:43 PM cynthiasickler i find behavior issues sometimes occur if there is too much stimulation
2017-01-25 07:09:48 PM megansnider we do not really label that behaviors at my facility
2017-01-25 07:09:49 PM cchase all alzheimers folks have behavioral issues??
2017-01-25 07:09:53 PM tvs320 Everyday there are behavoiral issues in dementia unit
2017-01-25 07:09:54 PM janicelawrence6 When the feel aggitated. Cant xpress themselves, cant pysically do certain things.
2017-01-25 07:09:55 PM jodie583 for those interested in ASl: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjtjdX6z97RAhXMx4MKHdQvB8EQFggaMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifeprint.com%2Fasl101%2Fpages-layout%2Fconcepts.htm&usg=AFQjCNHOFmbc1CxwztmKzDzjTfkwSc1iww&bvm=bv.145063293,d.amc
2017-01-25 07:09:58 PM shawna enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:10:03 PM heatherallen but! now we have a lot behaviroal people in there
2017-01-25 07:10:05 PM lisasittniewski if they are on the verge of being violent, back away so you are not threatening
2017-01-25 07:10:08 PM cchase good... too much stimulation can cause issues
2017-01-25 07:10:11 PM cchase what else
2017-01-25 07:10:18 PM tvs320 not enought
2017-01-25 07:10:19 PM lisasittniewski all was a bad choice of works...trying to talk to fast
2017-01-25 07:10:21 PM tvs320 enough
2017-01-25 07:10:25 PM cchase yes.... not enough
2017-01-25 07:10:29 PM sherika1 WHEN THEY GET SICK
2017-01-25 07:10:30 PM cynthiasickler other residents can upset them
2017-01-25 07:10:31 PM cchase what else
2017-01-25 07:10:31 PM heatherallen I just wanted to see if anyone else had that issue.
2017-01-25 07:10:36 PM cchase yes when they are sick
2017-01-25 07:10:39 PM lisasittniewski hungry, thirsty
2017-01-25 07:10:40 PM cchase what else
2017-01-25 07:10:45 PM cchase yes.. yes
2017-01-25 07:10:48 PM juliannag cant explain what they want
2017-01-25 07:10:49 PM cchase goood. so good
2017-01-25 07:10:50 PM lisasittniewski need to use the bathroom but doni't know how to ask or where to find it
2017-01-25 07:10:51 PM jodie583 Many Alzheimer patients appear to have 'hitting' and 'pushing' behaviors it seems with me when sight and sound get confused
2017-01-25 07:10:53 PM cynthiasickler rushed with their care
2017-01-25 07:10:56 PM selinapratt She believed staff was stealing from a church and threatning to hit them with her purse full of magazines. At that time redirection did not work. I tried.
2017-01-25 07:11:02 PM sherika1 WHEN THEY FEEL LOCKED IN
2017-01-25 07:11:03 PM cchase so they could be many reasons for behvioral issues
2017-01-25 07:11:05 PM tvs320 or something they used to do... but cant now. You think they will like it but it causes frustration
2017-01-25 07:11:06 PM lorimcg out of their daily routine
2017-01-25 07:11:08 PM lisasittniewski yes
2017-01-25 07:11:09 PM cchase what if they need the bathroom
2017-01-25 07:11:11 PM jamiebernard hungry, tired, asked too many questions, showers or bathing
2017-01-25 07:11:14 PM jodie583 tvs320 - agreed
2017-01-25 07:11:17 PM jbigham enter the chat room
2017-01-25 07:11:22 PM lisasittniewski i lead them to it if they verbalize they need to go
2017-01-25 07:11:26 PM selinapratt I think meds have alot to do with it also
2017-01-25 07:11:26 PM juliannag watch for signs. body language is important
2017-01-25 07:11:33 PM megansnider restroom is a hot issue for one of my folks
2017-01-25 07:11:39 PM shawna celeste I finally got in. A lot of people are not understanding your instructions to get in this room. Will I get credit?
2017-01-25 07:11:41 PM lorimcg when their usual staff is off or away for long periods of time
2017-01-25 07:11:41 PM lisasittniewski if they can't verbalize it, I check with the aide to see when the last time they went
2017-01-25 07:11:44 PM cynthiasickler even the residents without alzheimers get angry when they have to use the bathroom, the waits are ridiculous
2017-01-25 07:11:48 PM cchase ok - so someone asked how you know it is decline or meds issues
2017-01-25 07:11:52 PM jamiebernard while on outings, its very disorienting for them
2017-01-25 07:11:56 PM cchase anyone answer that???
2017-01-25 07:12:01 PM tvs320 So many feel the need to go but they cant go
2017-01-25 07:12:14 PM sherika1 WHATS THE QUESTION
2017-01-25 07:12:16 PM lisasittniewski i let the medical staff deal with that...i let them know that thier behaviour is off...usually they already know
2017-01-25 07:12:19 PM juliannag behavior is way out of character
2017-01-25 07:12:20 PM jodie583 we discuss med changes in behavior meetings - talk about when meds have changed and watched for signs
2017-01-25 07:12:21 PM tvs320 I think maybe on how long it lasts
2017-01-25 07:12:24 PM selinapratt I think it's both.
2017-01-25 07:12:47 PM lorimcg when it is a more significient change over a long period of time
2017-01-25 07:12:48 PM lisasittniewski let them deal with it bacuase I am not specialized in medical...but point out that there may be an issue
2017-01-25 07:13:02 PM cchase you are with that Alzheimer's person and are the second set of eyes for the medical staff
2017-01-25 07:13:03 PM tvs320 I have a resident with a decline rt now... I am hoping it is a med issue. That is why I asked
2017-01-25 07:13:04 PM jamiebernard i would bring it to the nursing staff attention if the behaviour is way out of character.
2017-01-25 07:13:06 PM janicelawrence6 med changes information usually doesnt come down to us until we ask why someone is behaving differentlyl;
2017-01-25 07:13:06 PM jodie583 if it continues - many times decline -
2017-01-25 07:13:12 PM cynthiasickler i feel one thing they should always check first is uti's, i dont think some caregivers realize sitting in wet under garments causes utis and not enough liquid
2017-01-25 07:13:15 PM heatherallen how do your residents like coloring?
2017-01-25 07:13:20 PM cchase you could see something way before the medical staff does
2017-01-25 07:13:22 PM lisasittniewski good way to put it Celeste... like that
2017-01-25 07:13:33 PM cynthiasickler our residents love coloring
2017-01-25 07:13:34 PM cchase you could notice a change in behavior
2017-01-25 07:13:34 PM jamiebernard yes true
2017-01-25 07:13:35 PM janicelawrence6 Coloring is popular right now.
2017-01-25 07:13:38 PM sherika1 I AGREE CNTHIA
2017-01-25 07:13:40 PM heatherallen my new admin doesn't want that to be an activity on our unit.
2017-01-25 07:13:43 PM lisasittniewski very true
2017-01-25 07:13:43 PM megansnider we have an amazing memory care directr who has cut the number of our folks on medsfor behavior issues from about 26 of our 30 to just 4
2017-01-25 07:13:44 PM jbigham We discuss in collaberative care meetings. I have a client that got really hateful with me last week, but in between cursing me, she kept grabbing her knee and wincing. I knew the behavior was caused by the pain. Mentioned it in collaberative care, and we're investigating new pain cream for the knee.
2017-01-25 07:13:50 PM jodie583 true - we do often see things & so do our housekeepers
2017-01-25 07:13:55 PM janicelawrence6 I aske what interest them and find printable copies to download
2017-01-25 07:14:01 PM jbigham Hopefully this will help her cursing.

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