When brains decline you will eventually see language skills decline. You might also notice more outburst of inappropriate words like cuss words, racial slurs and more. I call these the "Emergency Words" and frequently they are trying to tell you they have pain, fear or Anxiety but no other way to communicate it. This is not the time to sedate them into submission you need to become a great detective with calm tone and body language and see if you can figure out the message at hand. They are doing the best they can with what they have left. I hope you can patiently join them on their journey. You will be glad you did!
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Teresa
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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your Health regimen or Diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.
