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2019-10-28 05:41:47 PM adriannamarshall enter the chat room
2019-10-28 07:01:13 PM adriannamarshall left the chat room
2019-10-30 05:56:12 PM cchase enter the chat room
2019-10-30 05:57:10 PM rebeccarodriguez enter the chat room
2019-10-30 05:59:24 PM cchase hello there
2019-10-30 05:59:32 PM rebeccarodriguez Hello, how are you?
2019-10-30 05:59:49 PM cchase alright and how are you
2019-10-30 06:00:15 PM rebeccarodriguez Really good but very tired. My brain is kind of slow tonigh so please bare with me :)
2019-10-30 06:00:49 PM cchase no worries - it's been kinda a fast moving week here on my end so I am read to slow the pace
2019-10-30 06:01:06 PM cchase how are you doing in your class
2019-10-30 06:01:42 PM rebeccarodriguez Pretty good. Just trying to balance the course, work, and a family. Not easy but it will be worth it in the end.
2019-10-30 06:02:31 PM cchase many of us experienced the same... for sure all will be worth your time & effort
2019-10-30 06:03:39 PM rebeccarodriguez I will take your word for it :)
2019-10-30 06:04:14 PM cchase my word is good (y)
2019-10-30 06:04:51 PM cchase tonights chat is on the topic of adult day health...
2019-10-30 06:05:14 PM rebeccarodriguez Sounds great. I'm willing to learn as much as you can teach.
2019-10-30 06:05:25 PM cchase have you any experience in adult day
2019-10-30 06:05:49 PM rebeccarodriguez Mainly in Alzheimer's and Dementia
2019-10-30 06:06:38 PM cchase well that's happens to be a good thing as you will find such expertise good to have while working with seniors
2019-10-30 06:06:51 PM suzannehewitt66 enter the chat room
2019-10-30 06:07:17 PM cchase Next Wed. I will be hosting Alz. dementia specialty chat perhaps you may join that ?
2019-10-30 06:07:23 PM cchase hello suzanne welcome
2019-10-30 06:07:42 PM suzannehewitt66 hello sorry im late
2019-10-30 06:07:49 PM rebeccarodriguez That would be awesome
2019-10-30 06:07:52 PM cchase not too too late
2019-10-30 06:08:00 PM cchase happy you arrived
2019-10-30 06:08:13 PM cchase what do you all know about adult day health
2019-10-30 06:08:16 PM suzannehewitt66 thank you glad i made it
2019-10-30 06:09:20 PM suzannehewitt66 not much here
2019-10-30 06:09:41 PM rebeccarodriguez coordinated programs of passion and compassion?
2019-10-30 06:10:01 PM cchase hmmm - nice way to put it
2019-10-30 06:10:30 PM cchase the folks that attend are referred to as participants vs. residents
2019-10-30 06:11:02 PM rebeccarodriguez I see, that's a good point and important to remember.
2019-10-30 06:11:04 PM suzannehewitt66 i like that ive always disliked the word resident
2019-10-30 06:11:31 PM cchase yes - agreed that resident feels so so
2019-10-30 06:11:36 PM rebeccarodriguez harsh?
2019-10-30 06:11:50 PM rebeccarodriguez more like rough around the edges
2019-10-30 06:12:06 PM cchase what would sound less harsh?
2019-10-30 06:12:22 PM rebeccarodriguez participant :)
2019-10-30 06:12:30 PM cchase (F)
2019-10-30 06:12:46 PM suzannehewitt66 i always call them elders
2019-10-30 06:12:54 PM rebeccarodriguez awww, I like that too.
2019-10-30 06:13:02 PM cchase age range in adult day may qualify from 18 to 90 plus
2019-10-30 06:13:29 PM cchase elders sounds knowledgeable full of wisdom - that works
2019-10-30 06:13:34 PM suzannehewitt66 so yes i would say participant
2019-10-30 06:14:08 PM cchase there are two distinct models of adult day
2019-10-30 06:14:24 PM suzannehewitt66 and yes they are fulll of wisdom thats for sure
2019-10-30 06:14:24 PM cchase one would be the social model - very much like a senior ctr
2019-10-30 06:14:35 PM cchase the other is a medical model
2019-10-30 06:15:09 PM cchase in addition there are more specialty type ctrs. for specific disease like Alzheimer's
2019-10-30 06:15:24 PM rebeccarodriguez (y)
2019-10-30 06:15:26 PM cchase due to the potential behaviors and specific needs
2019-10-30 06:15:42 PM cchase I am from a medical model adult day.
2019-10-30 06:16:14 PM suzannehewitt66 we used to have a specialty unit for alzheimers but not enough people to keep it full
2019-10-30 06:16:30 PM yvetter enter the chat room
2019-10-30 06:16:35 PM cchase the majority of the difference in the two is that when health needs require nursing oversight the individual would be best to enroll in a medical model
2019-10-30 06:17:10 PM cchase it is getting to be more in demand..due to the cost of care for Alz's
2019-10-30 06:17:11 PM suzannehewitt66 what kind of behavioirs do you deal with then
2019-10-30 06:17:14 PM yvetter Good evening! Sorry imlate
2019-10-30 06:17:40 PM cchase hello yvetter -
2019-10-30 06:18:21 PM yvetter Hello.
2019-10-30 06:18:22 PM cchase adult day behaviors are refective of a more vibrant individual vs LTC
2019-10-30 06:18:38 PM cchase adult day participants often can lead events
2019-10-30 06:18:59 PM rebeccarodriguez That is a big difference in type of care.
2019-10-30 06:19:05 PM cchase any questions about the two models of adult day
2019-10-30 06:19:32 PM cchase the social model has much less to worry about when it comes to regs.
2019-10-30 06:19:33 PM suzannehewitt66 do you work with both
2019-10-30 06:19:48 PM cchase I have over five yrs. in a medical model
2019-10-30 06:20:15 PM cchase the medical model has all the same paperwork requirements as LTC
2019-10-30 06:20:29 PM suzannehewitt66 so how does activites play into this
2019-10-30 06:20:41 PM yvetter THat was going to be my next question. so you stilll have to fill out section F in the MDS
2019-10-30 06:20:59 PM yvetter and have the specific care plan per participant
2019-10-30 06:21:04 PM yvetter ?
2019-10-30 06:21:50 PM cchase yikes - activities (prefer to call them events) range and normally multiple events running at the same time
2019-10-30 06:22:15 PM suzannehewitt66 i like events
2019-10-30 06:22:23 PM rebeccarodriguez I know right!! :)
2019-10-30 06:22:33 PM cchase yes - section F in MDS - adult day cts. use MDS-HC version (home care)
2019-10-30 06:22:41 PM rebeccarodriguez It sounds more inviting
2019-10-30 06:22:49 PM cchase I dislike activities - don't tell anyone !!!!!
2019-10-30 06:23:06 PM rebeccarodriguez We won't! :P
2019-10-30 06:23:53 PM cchase Over the years - so so many elders have pointed noses in the air when they hear - do you want to attend todays activities
2019-10-30 06:24:00 PM suzannehewitt66 i dont either lol and i would love to be called an event planner
2019-10-30 06:24:31 PM cchase yes- a senior event planner or elder care event planner
2019-10-30 06:24:40 PM cchase I like engagement director
2019-10-30 06:24:40 PM suzannehewitt66 love it
2019-10-30 06:24:53 PM yvetter I like life enrichment.
2019-10-30 06:25:08 PM cchase because that is what counts most - engaging events
2019-10-30 06:25:32 PM yvetter Very true.
2019-10-30 06:25:37 PM suzannehewitt66 yes yes yes
2019-10-30 06:26:05 PM cchase so the adult day has to cover a wide range of variable events due to the wide range of elders interests
2019-10-30 06:26:10 PM yvetter what is your favorite event to engage the elders in ?
2019-10-30 06:26:22 PM cchase good questions
2019-10-30 06:26:58 PM cchase my answer is that it would be any event that seems to entice the most engagement
2019-10-30 06:27:30 PM cchase My background is in Alzheimer's and thus, why engagement speaks to me
2019-10-30 06:28:30 PM cchase some just love to talk about their lifes - a cup of tea or coffee and good conversation about the old days
2019-10-30 06:28:38 PM yvetter Do you have any tips on how to keep elders who live with Alzheimers engaged?
2019-10-30 06:28:52 PM suzannehewitt66 what do you do differntly with this group
2019-10-30 06:29:02 PM yvetter I am able to do it when I am having one to ones, but it is more challengeing to keep a group engaged.
2019-10-30 06:29:17 PM cchase yvetter - I will moderate Alzheimer's chat next wed... do attend and pose that question
2019-10-30 06:29:31 PM yvetter perfect! will do!
2019-10-30 06:29:47 PM rebeccarodriguez Are there any more major differences between the two models?
2019-10-30 06:29:50 PM suzannehewitt66 oh yes i will too
2019-10-30 06:30:11 PM cchase the most interesting thing about adult day participants is that they like most what you would like - except
2019-10-30 06:30:21 PM cchase scary movies, and techy stuff
2019-10-30 06:31:09 PM cchase yes - social model does outings, plays bingo and all the normal staples but those attending usually have minimal medical issues
2019-10-30 06:31:46 PM cchase medical model adult day usually have RN;s , CNA;s etc
2019-10-30 06:32:04 PM cchase so much more medical oversight and also much more paperwork
2019-10-30 06:32:42 PM cchase although I have to take back that comment about techy stuff.... some are surprising
2019-10-30 06:33:20 PM rebeccarodriguez Interesting. How about the level of complexity in the events? Would participants be more interested in painting and maybe origami compared to just coloring? Just wondering.
2019-10-30 06:33:39 PM cchase yes rebecca... good comment
2019-10-30 06:34:19 PM cchase participants in adult day... do paintings (very well actually) knitting, crochet, etc.
2019-10-30 06:34:39 PM cchase they make things for baby premies
2019-10-30 06:34:52 PM suzannehewitt66 thats awesome
2019-10-30 06:34:54 PM rebeccarodriguez That's is wonderful
2019-10-30 06:35:11 PM cchase there is a healthy group of volunteers
2019-10-30 06:35:25 PM suzannehewitt66 that would be great to have
2019-10-30 06:35:29 PM yvetter In an adult day center would outings and crafts etc provided and paid for is that something that they will have to pay for?
2019-10-30 06:35:49 PM cchase medical model have physical therapist, social workers,
2019-10-30 06:36:34 PM cchase just about all things offered are part of what the program offers and is in the daily fee to attend
2019-10-30 06:37:39 PM cchase also we have a hairdresser - comes bi-weekly and a podiatrist
2019-10-30 06:37:54 PM suzannehewitt66 so are you regulated like ltc is?
2019-10-30 06:37:56 PM cchase marketing staff as well
2019-10-30 06:38:02 PM rebeccarodriguez I heard that adult day care centers need dual licensing. Is this correct?
2019-10-30 06:38:17 PM cchase yes suzanne - medical model is reg.
2019-10-30 06:38:51 PM cchase licensing is the same process as in LTC.
2019-10-30 06:39:29 PM cchase the distinction is that adult day does not do 24/7 care. so you are not likely to see rooms with beds
2019-10-30 06:39:36 PM suzannehewitt66 so like ltc but they go home at night
2019-10-30 06:39:48 PM cchase may have one for medical exams...and such
2019-10-30 06:40:23 PM cchase yes correct suzanne... they arrive around 8am and leave for home btw 5-6
2019-10-30 06:40:44 PM cchase it is private pay and state aide for those that qualify
2019-10-30 06:41:24 PM rebeccarodriguez I see, that does go along with using different terminology when they do not stay overnight.
2019-10-30 06:41:31 PM cchase we call this - "Age in Place" meaning they are able to age living in their homes or with family members
2019-10-30 06:42:13 PM suzannehewitt66 ilike that too
2019-10-30 06:42:34 PM cchase isolation breeds dementia - so when they are not safe at home alone when families work they go to adult day
2019-10-30 06:43:04 PM cchase they go to be stimulation and enjoy socialization which all combat dementia
2019-10-30 06:44:01 PM rebeccarodriguez Do the events include lectures?
2019-10-30 06:44:06 PM suzannehewitt66 so do you have limits of how many per day
2019-10-30 06:44:39 PM cchase yes - educational lectures... nurses do Health Check Forums and they love them
2019-10-30 06:44:49 PM yvetter that is wonderful
2019-10-30 06:44:49 PM rebeccarodriguez I like that!
2019-10-30 06:45:15 PM cchase limit is based on what your facility is licensed for which is based on physical capacity
2019-10-30 06:45:39 PM cchase so the size of the center determines maximum enrollment
2019-10-30 06:45:46 PM suzannehewitt66 that makes sense
2019-10-30 06:45:56 PM rebeccarodriguez Yes it does.
2019-10-30 06:46:29 PM yvetter okay, i see.
2019-10-30 06:46:56 PM cchase It is a rather fun environment for sure
2019-10-30 06:47:06 PM cchase busy - busy - busy all day
2019-10-30 06:47:16 PM yvetter In a day center, do the event planners also help with toileting or are there aids that do that?
2019-10-30 06:47:21 PM cchase we offer breakfast, lunch and pm snack
2019-10-30 06:48:10 PM cchase medical model has CNA's but we train all staff in infection control and ADL's
2019-10-30 06:48:50 PM cchase all staff gets certified as direct care staff so the answer is - yes... event planners help
2019-10-30 06:48:59 PM cchase if needed.
2019-10-30 06:49:53 PM yvetter oh okay, i can see that. team work makes the dream work.
2019-10-30 06:49:58 PM cchase like wise CNA's help with events
2019-10-30 06:50:28 PM cchase in fact - EVERYONE in the ctr. helps with events - that's a regulatory requirement
2019-10-30 06:51:11 PM suzannehewitt66 so are most company owned or private owned
2019-10-30 06:52:08 PM cchase I can only speak to my experience - the facility was initially privately owned but later was sold to a national organ.
2019-10-30 06:52:23 PM rebeccarodriguez Good to know :) On average are there more women participants or men participants?
2019-10-30 06:52:53 PM suzannehewitt66 that was my next question too lol
2019-10-30 06:53:02 PM rebeccarodriguez sorry, my bad.
2019-10-30 06:53:23 PM cchase a slight higher no. of women but the fellas are not far behind
2019-10-30 06:53:47 PM cchase not a bad question - women statistically outlive men
2019-10-30 06:54:07 PM cchase only I think they may change over the years
2019-10-30 06:54:14 PM yvetter I have noticed that in my facility.
2019-10-30 06:55:27 PM cchase so when you think of it...adult day staff has less operating hrs. but need to do the same amt. of paperwork as a 24/7 LTC facility
2019-10-30 06:56:05 PM suzannehewitt66 that doesnt seem fair but i understand that
2019-10-30 06:56:09 PM cchase but - truth be told - usually a smaller representative population within the facility
2019-10-30 06:56:20 PM rebeccarodriguez That's tough
2019-10-30 06:56:31 PM cchase smaller scale no.s than ltc
2019-10-30 06:56:45 PM cchase any last few mins. questions ??
2019-10-30 06:57:27 PM rebeccarodriguez Not at the moment but can we email you if we have any more?
2019-10-30 06:57:38 PM suzannehewitt66 im good thank you fro your time
2019-10-30 06:57:39 PM yvetter i dont have any further questions
2019-10-30 06:57:44 PM cchase absolutely yes
2019-10-30 06:57:54 PM cchase celestechase@activitydirector.org
2019-10-30 06:58:12 PM cchase next wed. is Alz chat - hope you all will be there
2019-10-30 06:58:25 PM suzannehewitt66 thank you
2019-10-30 06:58:35 PM cchase you are most welcome
2019-10-30 06:58:51 PM cchase hope you all learned something new
2019-10-30 06:58:52 PM rebeccarodriguez Sounds fantastic. Thank you so much
2019-10-30 06:58:56 PM yvetter I will definitely be ther! Thank you!
2019-10-30 06:59:09 PM cchase (})
2019-10-30 06:59:30 PM cchase go forth and plan your events!!
2019-10-30 07:00:22 PM suzannehewitt66 left the chat room
2019-10-30 07:00:22 PM rebeccarodriguez Happy Halloween
2019-10-30 07:00:40 PM yvetter left the chat room
2019-10-30 07:00:41 PM cchase yes happy Halloween - be safe
2019-10-30 07:00:57 PM rebeccarodriguez you too.
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2019-11-06 02:05:09 PM damonj enter the chat room
2019-11-06 02:05:16 PM jcullum enter the chat room
2019-11-06 02:05:27 PM damonj here is the specialty chat
2019-11-06 02:05:50 PM damonj left the chat room
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2019-11-06 06:42:02 PM crdsteele enter the chat room
2019-11-06 06:44:02 PM rebeccarodriguez enter the chat room
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2019-11-06 06:55:38 PM cchase enter the chat room
2019-11-06 06:55:56 PM cchase hello there how are you
2019-11-06 06:56:28 PM crdsteele Hi! Hanging in there haha
2019-11-06 06:56:58 PM cchase its a few minutes early for this chat
2019-11-06 06:57:12 PM rebeccarodriguez enter the chat room
2019-11-06 06:57:18 PM cchase I will be your moderator for tonight
2019-11-06 06:57:24 PM cchase hello rebecca
2019-11-06 06:57:30 PM rebeccarodriguez Hello
2019-11-06 06:57:56 PM cchase this is Alzheimer's specialty chat
2019-11-06 06:58:29 PM cchase it is for one hour - you earn credit when you are actively participating in the chat session
2019-11-06 06:58:58 PM rebeccarodriguez Sounds good
2019-11-06 06:59:09 PM cchase can you introduce yourselfs to each other- name and class you care currently enrolled in?
2019-11-06 07:00:00 PM rebeccarodriguez I'm Rebecca and I'm in the Mepap2 class
2019-11-06 07:00:03 PM crdsteele Hi, I'm Cierra! I'm in MEPAP 1
2019-11-06 07:00:37 PM cchase awesome - can you tell me how to pronounce Cierra?
2019-11-06 07:01:08 PM cchase haven't heard that name before
2019-11-06 07:01:33 PM cchase so rebecca - what are your plans after you complete MEPAP 2
2019-11-06 07:02:20 PM crdsteele Interesting... it's pronounced See - Air - Uh. Many people spell it with a 'S' instead of a C
2019-11-06 07:02:20 PM rebeccarodriguez My goal is to become fully certified then take a nice vacation
2019-11-06 07:02:56 PM cchase ty cierra
2019-11-06 07:02:56 PM splush2402 enter the chat room
2019-11-06 07:03:11 PM cchase what get certified then vaca??
2019-11-06 07:03:16 PM cchase too funny
2019-11-06 07:03:28 PM crdsteele Vacation sounds nice!
2019-11-06 07:03:45 PM cchase hey there splush - welcome would you please share your name and class you are enrolled in
2019-11-06 07:04:14 PM splush2402 Hello, My name is Shae. I am enrolled in MEPAP1.
2019-11-06 07:04:17 PM cchase yes vacation does sound pretty good right now
2019-11-06 07:04:42 PM cchase anyone have experience in an Alzheimer's unit
2019-11-06 07:04:49 PM rebeccarodriguez here and there
2019-11-06 07:04:58 PM crdsteele I work in a Memory Care unit
2019-11-06 07:05:00 PM splush2402 I have a little.
2019-11-06 07:05:20 PM splush2402 I work in a "hybrid" building with A/L & M/C.
2019-11-06 07:05:26 PM splush2402 M/C is tough.
2019-11-06 07:05:42 PM splush2402 Memory Care/Assisted Living
2019-11-06 07:05:43 PM cchase ok - so cierra can you share your favorite activity to engage your residents with your fellow students/
2019-11-06 07:06:40 PM cchase the information tonight should be useful for work done in memory care
2019-11-06 07:07:00 PM crdsteele I love a good game of Balloon Tennis (Pool noodles cut in half and hit the balloon back and forth)
2019-11-06 07:07:21 PM cchase good excercise for sure
2019-11-06 07:07:41 PM crdsteele Also music is super beneficial- many of my residents remember all of the words and sing along
2019-11-06 07:07:53 PM cchase we know that getting that blood flow to the brain helps with cognitive decline
2019-11-06 07:08:08 PM rebeccarodriguez Dog bingo is one of my engagement stations that the residents enjoy.
2019-11-06 07:08:15 PM cchase yes - music is a winner almost always
2019-11-06 07:08:27 PM amanda enter the chat room
2019-11-06 07:08:29 PM cchase what id dog bingo?
2019-11-06 07:08:45 PM splush2402 blood flow to the brain is related to cognitive decline?
2019-11-06 07:08:55 PM cchase hey amanda - welcome can you pls share the class you are enrolled in
2019-11-06 07:09:03 PM splush2402 Or it HELPS?
2019-11-06 07:09:48 PM cchase studies show that exercise helps circulation and thus helps cognitive decline
2019-11-06 07:09:58 PM rebeccarodriguez like bingo but instead of numbers you have pictures of different breeds. They need to be able to identify the correct breed to earn bingo
2019-11-06 07:10:16 PM splush2402 ok. helps prevent cognitive decline
2019-11-06 07:10:18 PM cchase oh so literally DOG bingo! I like that
2019-11-06 07:10:30 PM crdsteele I try to incorporate "Brain Games" every day (Word Search, Crossword, Riddles, Find the Differences, etc) - I have to simplify it, but it still serves its purpose to get them thinking
2019-11-06 07:10:48 PM cchase yes - it help but does not necessarily improve
2019-11-06 07:11:11 PM splush2402 ok. that makes sense. thank you
2019-11-06 07:11:21 PM crdsteele DOG Bingo is cute! Love it
2019-11-06 07:11:21 PM amanda MEPAP1-10019
2019-11-06 07:11:24 PM splush2402 Dog Bingo sounds fun!
2019-11-06 07:12:19 PM cchase that said exercise should be taken seriously because it not only helps with cognitive decline with blood flow but also helps because it relies on repetition
2019-11-06 07:12:25 PM splush2402 I guess you need my full name and class id for attendance.
2019-11-06 07:12:37 PM cchase yes please
2019-11-06 07:12:53 PM splush2402 Sharold (Shae) Plush MEPAP1-10
2019-11-06 07:12:58 PM splush2402 Thank you
2019-11-06 07:13:09 PM rebeccarodriguez Mepap2 090319
2019-11-06 07:13:26 PM cchase repetition and body movement work to help those with memory issues
2019-11-06 07:13:29 PM amanda Amanda Morey MEPAP1-100119
2019-11-06 07:13:31 PM crdsteele MEPAP1-10
2019-11-06 07:13:40 PM cchase ty folks
2019-11-06 07:14:14 PM cchase so does anyone know how long Alzheimer's is atacking the brain before it is diagnosed?
2019-11-06 07:15:01 PM crdsteele Not sure- but i know that people can have stage 1 for years before showing signs
2019-11-06 07:15:18 PM splush2402 I did not. That makes sense though. Like many other conditions, symptoms take a while to physically show
2019-11-06 07:15:20 PM cchase that is correct Cierra
2019-11-06 07:15:51 PM cchase on average Alz's is damaging the brain some ten years before anyone picksup on it
2019-11-06 07:15:53 PM rebeccarodriguez It depends on their genetics as well
2019-11-06 07:16:05 PM splush2402 wow
2019-11-06 07:16:06 PM amanda Not sure i just know it takes a while to get diagnosed
2019-11-06 07:16:28 PM cchase that is true rebecca - family history of Alz's increases the probability of having it
2019-11-06 07:16:37 PM splush2402 Seems like their could be diagnostic testing available
2019-11-06 07:17:14 PM cchase does not mean that you will definitely get Alz but you are more at risk for it if it is in the family history
2019-11-06 07:17:44 PM cchase what do you all know about memory?
2019-11-06 07:17:57 PM cchase what is long term memory?
2019-11-06 07:17:58 PM crdsteele I can see how it can be overlooked for that many years as family members pass it off as normal aging behavior
2019-11-06 07:18:02 PM splush2402 there is short term and long term
2019-11-06 07:18:09 PM cchase good
2019-11-06 07:18:44 PM cchase Normal Aging - Making a bad decision once in a while
2019-11-06 07:19:06 PM cchase Alz - Making poor judgments & decisions a lot of the time
2019-11-06 07:19:30 PM crdsteele Long term are memories that have happened in the past that usually have important significance or have occured in repetition
2019-11-06 07:19:32 PM cchase normal aging - Missing a monthly payment
2019-11-06 07:19:53 PM cchase Alz - Problems taking care of monthly bills
2019-11-06 07:20:29 PM amanda for long term is what they remeber from years ago and they patient may think its what is happing now not that it had already happen
2019-11-06 07:20:31 PM rebeccarodriguez forgetting daily things you would normally not even think of but just do
2019-11-06 07:20:40 PM cchase the brain has stored memories before the Alz disease has reached a point to prevent storage of memory
2019-11-06 07:21:29 PM splush2402 ahhhhh. So that's why earlier memories stick with them?
2019-11-06 07:21:34 PM cchase once the disease has done the damage - it is not so easy to store memories
2019-11-06 07:21:55 PM cchase harder to retrieve those memories
2019-11-06 07:21:58 PM crdsteele That makes sense
2019-11-06 07:22:06 PM cchase short term memory - what is that?
2019-11-06 07:22:07 PM rebeccarodriguez memory recall becomes harder
2019-11-06 07:22:15 PM cchase correct rebecca
2019-11-06 07:22:51 PM rebeccarodriguez short term memory is the ability to store information for a short period of time. Like remembering to pick something up from the store
2019-11-06 07:22:56 PM cchase normal aging - Forgetting which day it is & remembering later
2019-11-06 07:23:37 PM rebeccarodriguez Forgetting your loved ones
2019-11-06 07:23:38 PM cchase Alz -Losing track of the date or time of year
2019-11-06 07:24:13 PM cchase short term memory desribes the point in which memories cannot be stored
2019-11-06 07:24:36 PM cchase because the brain has been so damaged - it cannot store anything
2019-11-06 07:25:04 PM cchase which is why Alz pt. often ask the same question or forget a word a few moments later
2019-11-06 07:25:39 PM crdsteele So when someone has " lost" their short term memory it just means that they cannot store any new information
2019-11-06 07:26:00 PM cchase short term meaning for a short period of time
2019-11-06 07:26:20 PM cchase yes that is correct -
2019-11-06 07:26:48 PM amanda when a alz patients forgets there loved one such their children could it be that they dont remember them as adults but as young children?
2019-11-06 07:26:52 PM cchase when access to the storage area in the brain has been cut of by the disease. the pathway no longer functions
2019-11-06 07:28:06 PM cchase good question - they do recall their children up to a point but sometimes they do not known their husbands
2019-11-06 07:28:32 PM crdsteele I find this to be true in some cases Amanda- we have to cover the mirror in the bathroom for one resident because if he looked at himself in the mirror he would be frightened because he does not recognize himself as an older man
2019-11-06 07:28:45 PM splush2402 I know at least 3 residents in memory care that think their son is their husband.
2019-11-06 07:28:48 PM cchase so I think it is not so much that the adult child is strange rather everyone seems strange
2019-11-06 07:29:21 PM cchase that is true Cierra - no mirros because they think of themselves as still being young
2019-11-06 07:29:53 PM amanda yeah makes sense to me know. I was only thinking of children not the husband or even themselves
2019-11-06 07:30:00 PM rebeccarodriguez they can recognize their son as a younger version of their husband
2019-11-06 07:30:00 PM jcullum enter the chat room
2019-11-06 07:30:29 PM cchase but never treat them like children - they still seem to know that they are grown up and do not appreciate being treated like a child

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