Question

1. list strategies for better communication with residents with alzheimers disease

scenario
read your scenarios below and write an appropriate response.
1 mrs. hays, a resident with alzheimers disease, has awakened from her nap and does not recognize her room at any time of day.
2 kena, a nursing assistant has been trying to give mr. collins, a resident with ad a bath. mr. collins has become agitated and is asking kena \who are you?\ over and over again, although kena has already identified herself twice.

1. mrs. hays has been telling kena a story about her niece. she is showing kena a necklace that her niece gave her as a gift. she is having trouble remembering the word necklace and is getting upset.

Explanation:

For scenario 1, approach the resident gently, introduce self, and use simple, reassuring language. For scenario 2, remain calm, repeat introductions patiently, and speak slowly and clearly. For scenario 3, acknowledge her feelings, offer gentle redirection like describing the necklace instead of focusing on the word she can't remember, and show empathy.

Answer:

1. Approach gently, introduce self, use reassuring language.
2. Remain calm, repeat introduction, speak slowly and clearly.
3. Acknowledge feelings, offer redirection, show empathy.