Maintaining Independence and
Involving the Alzheimer's Patient
Order# AD203
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
interactive discussion and resident vignettes
20 minutes
title price: $150; $75 rental
In this training DVD, Dr. Rabins explains to nursing staff in long-term care the importance of maximizing the independence of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. He stresses that caregivers should find out how much residents can do for themselves and find ways to involve the person with Alzheimer’s disease as much as possible.
Dr. Rabins meets with several residents and the nursing assistants caring for them. In discussions with the staff member, he reviews the resident’s functional capability and ways to promote function. Content includes: encouraging independence; developing individualized plans responsive both to the stage of the disease and the previous interests of the individual; using cueing and demonstration to guide the resident; avoiding activities that will be frustrating or potentially cause catastrophic reactions; and knowing when to revise plans to meet changing needs of the patient. For residents, the opportunity to maintain as much independence for as long as possible is key to their well being.
One caregiver notes, "Once you find the door, you'll be amazed at what residents can do and what a difference it makes in their life."
Topics: independence, function, communication
Audience: Nursing assistants in long-term care, assisted living and day care; nursing and physical/occupational therapy students.
This DVD video is part of the "The Guide for Providing Quality of Life for Alzheimer's Patients" series.
| The Guide for Providing Quality of Life for Alzheimer's Patients |
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| Communicating with the Alzheimer's Patient (AD202) | Recognizing Pain (AD204) |
| Maintaining Independence and Involving the Alzheimer's Patient (AD203) | |