Alzheimer’s Disease: Catastrophic Reactions and Other Fear-Induced Behaviors
Order# AD206
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
interactive discussion
20 minutes
title price: $150; $75 rental
This DVD examines some of the most difficult behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease reported by nursing staff. It considers the cause of catastrophic reactions and other fear-induced behaviors such as agitation or violent behavior. It then explores the consequences of these behaviors and how they impact both staff and patients. Staff find these behaviors are disruptive to providing care; emotionally unsettling for the patient and the caregiver/staff; and potentially dangerous. In addition, fear may result in a patient withdrawing and not engaging in life and contribute to wandering, calling out and repetitive questioning.
Dr. Rabins and nursing staff discuss these common fear behaviors and what triggers them. They report the patient with Alzheimer’s may become fearful when: someone approaches who they don’t recognize; receiving personal care; there is a change of room or a new roommate; or change of routine. While these are the common fear generating situations nursing assistants experience, it is important for nursing staff to find out the fear triggers for each individual resident with Alzheimer’s disease.
Topics: Fear, catastrophic reactions, behavior changes, withdrawl
Audience: Nursing assistants and other staff in long-term care, assisted living and day care
This DVD video is part of the "Alzheimer's Disease: A World of Fear" series.
| Alzheimer's Disease: A World of Fear |
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| Catastrophic Reactions and Other Fear Induced Behaviors (AD206) | Positive Solutions to Minimize Fearful Behaviors (AD207) |
Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
is nationally recognized in the medical community as a leader in the care of Alzheimer’s patients and has participated in over 25 Video Press productions...