Hello Care Partners,
In this conversation, Teresa Youngstrom shares insightful stories from her experience in memory care, focusing on the case of Mary Ann, a resident who struggled with her transition into a memory care unit. Teresa emphasizes the importance of understanding individual needs, creating personalized care plans, and finding ways to engage residents meaningfully. Through Mary Ann’s story, Teresa illustrates how providing purpose and recognizing the unique backgrounds of residents can significantly improve their quality of life in memory care settings.
Takeaways
Care partners often feel overwhelmed with their responsibilities.
Understanding a resident’s background can change their care plan.
Creating a sense of purpose for residents can improve their adjustment.
Engaging residents in meaningful activities can reduce exit-seeking behavior.
Personalized care plans are essential for effective memory care.
Recognizing individual needs is crucial in Caregiving.
Caregivers should approach residents from the front to avoid startling them.
Continuity of care is important for building trust with residents.
Using familiar names and roles can enhance residents’ comfort.
It’s vital to dig deeper into residents’ histories to provide better care.
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You Got This,
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.
