Phrases to Learn for Caregivers

I have previously mentioned the changes that are going on in being more aware of the language you use to talk about and with people with Alzheimer's. Here is a good way to look at "problematic responsive behavior." Thanks to AmazingSusan for this. 

“Problematic” responsive behaviour is most often the result of:

A physical issue she is unable to pinpoint and/or articulate (e.g. pain, incontinence issue)

A “trigger” or triggers in the environment (e.g. noise, temperature, activity)

How I or someone else has interacted with her

The obvious way to stop anger and aggression is to address the root cause:

Find and address the physical issue

Identify and remove the environmental trigger(s)

Stop blaming her and start taking responsibility for causing responsive behaviours