Question

1. list and describe interventions for common difficult behaviors related to alzheimers disease

scenarios
for each description below, identify the behavior that the resident with alzheimers disease is exhibiting. describe one way of dealing with it.

1. ms. torres gets upset at about 9:00 p.m. every night. she repeatedly asks for snacks or drinks and refuses to go to bed.

Explanation:

The behavior is nighttime restlessness and refusal to sleep, common in Alzheimer's patients. One way to deal with it could be to offer a light - calorie snack or warm milk in a calming environment to soothe the patient and encourage sleep.

Answer:

Behavior: Nighttime restlessness and refusal to sleep.
Intervention: Offer a light - calorie snack or warm milk in a calming environment.