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I'm with JJGood, a controlling approach is usually a LAST resort.
Distraction (it doesn't have to be related to what you're trying to accomplish) usually is the best bet. (I'd like to show you the beautiful flowers outside. We can walk this way to see them."
The promise of a treat at the end of the task might help. "When we get back we can have a chocolate cookie."
If the patient refuses to cooperate, stop your attempt, leave and come back 10 min. later. (Don't mention that you were there a few minutes ago or you are trying it again.)
Make it seem like it's their idea to do the task. "You wanted to go for a walk, we can do that now."
Sometimes just starting the chore and involving them in it will work. "I know you don't want a bath right now so we won't but could you hold the towel for me, while I just wash your face?" Giving them something to do while you accomplish your task, makes them focus on what they're doing, not what you're doing.
Giving them advance notice helps, along with choices. "Would you like me to come back at 10 am or 11am to help you do your exercises."
Challenging them sometimes works. "That is a long hallway, I'm not sure you could make it." Being proud, they usually will attempt to show you that you're wrong.
Ask "seasoned" caregivers what works for them. The c/g's that have worked with the demented for a long time have a lot of tricks up their sleeves to get the patient's cooperation.
I've tried some of these with my patient and they work. Try not to seem anxious and don't raise your voice.
I don't know what the controlling approach is, but my Mom, who has dementia, does not respond well to anyone trying to control her. She does much better when people aren't telling her what to do. Suggestions, redirection, making her laugh first, all these things seem to make her more cooperative, for the most part.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Distraction (it doesn't have to be related to what you're trying to accomplish) usually is the best bet. (I'd like to show you the beautiful flowers outside. We can walk this way to see them."
The promise of a treat at the end of the task might help. "When we get back we can have a chocolate cookie."
If the patient refuses to cooperate, stop your attempt, leave and come back 10 min. later. (Don't mention that you were there a few minutes ago or you are trying it again.)
Make it seem like it's their idea to do the task. "You wanted to go for a walk, we can do that now."
Sometimes just starting the chore and involving them in it will work. "I know you don't want a bath right now so we won't but could you hold the towel for me, while I just wash your face?" Giving them something to do while you accomplish your task, makes them focus on what they're doing, not what you're doing.
Giving them advance notice helps, along with choices. "Would you like me to come back at 10 am or 11am to help you do your exercises."
Challenging them sometimes works. "That is a long hallway, I'm not sure you could make it." Being proud, they usually will attempt to show you that you're wrong.
Ask "seasoned" caregivers what works for them. The c/g's that have worked with the demented for a long time have a lot of tricks up their sleeves to get the patient's cooperation.
I've tried some of these with my patient and they work.
Try not to seem anxious and don't raise your voice.
Hope someone has some good info for you.