Happy New Year! While making your New Year Resolutions, it might be worthwhile to consider the attached article when you are caring for your dementia residents. Remember, if you have an Adult Facility with clients with Down's Syndrome you will most likely be dealing with Dementia when they get into their fifties.
This is a great article and talks about some non-medical techniques that include using food, scheduling, art, music and exercise to generate positive emotions; engaging patients in activities that salvage fragments of their skills; and helping caregivers be more accepting and competent.
Click HERE for the NYTimes article.
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