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It often can't, which is why in many instances people find it more helpful to try to join the person with the disease in their world by validating their thoughts. Rather than arguing about whether something happened today or yesterday, you could say, "Well that's interesting. Tell me about it" and then go on from there. Arguing to try to re-orient someone with Alzheimer's to a world they no longer understand isn't often fruitful. Distraction and re-direction can be helpful, however. You may find this article helpful: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/validation-therapy-for-dementia-166707.htm Good luck, Carol
It really does seem that this person is training and this is a homework assignment, based only on her one other original post, all today. And this question was asked again on an old post, I would guess from a search she did.
I saw that old post as well. the question wasn't answered then so it was asked again today.
That really seems arrogant to me - to try to get posters here who are dealing with serious physical, mental, legal, financial and emotional issues to help with someone's homework assignment.
If this person is really that lazy, he/she should find another occupation to study because he/she isn't going to cut it in caregiving.
Sunita1984care, if your textbook or instructor says reality orientation helps dementia patients, I think the author/instructor needs a little introduction to reality!
I spent lots of effort in my husband's first year of dementia trying to orient him to reality and away from his delusions. What a waste of time! Thank goodness I learned more effective ways of dealing with him as I attended caregiver support groups, read on the subject, and got on dementia-oriented websites.
From experience, I'd say reality orientation seldom help those with dementia.
If this question is for a class I do not resent you posting it here. In fact, I think it resourceful to try to find out how real people view this topic in the real world. But it might not earn you an A!
It can't. Memory loss and confusion distorts what is real for a person with dementia. It is more emotionally safer for them to be at peace in their world, then attempt to bring them into the world of reality causing more confusion and anxiety. Common sense and experience caregiving a dementia person is the best strategy in helping them.
Good answers, my friends! Especially, Jeanne - if an instructor is asking this question, the instructor needs to go back for more education : ) Thanks for your input, all of you! Carol
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Good luck,
Carol
That really seems arrogant to me - to try to get posters here who are dealing with serious physical, mental, legal, financial and emotional issues to help with someone's homework assignment.
If this person is really that lazy, he/she should find another occupation to study because he/she isn't going to cut it in caregiving.
I spent lots of effort in my husband's first year of dementia trying to orient him to reality and away from his delusions. What a waste of time! Thank goodness I learned more effective ways of dealing with him as I attended caregiver support groups, read on the subject, and got on dementia-oriented websites.
From experience, I'd say reality orientation seldom help those with dementia.
If this question is for a class I do not resent you posting it here. In fact, I think it resourceful to try to find out how real people view this topic in the real world. But it might not earn you an A!
Thanks for your input, all of you!
Carol