Most of the time residents know when something is wrong with their memory. When talking with a resident at your Adult Family Home use different techniques to decrease your residents’ anxiety. Use active listening, empathy, and non-verbal skills to show acceptance of the person.
Present only one idea at a time when talking about something to a resident then allow time for a response. Do things one step at a time and plan activities that are repetitive. Encourage your resident to do things for themselves when they are able to do so. And provide reminders of person, place and time.
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