February 2023
Communication
Nothing is more important than communication. Whether it is passing on information at shift change, proper documentation, or addressing concerns when communication fails everything falls apart! Resources: ebook: Difficult Conversations – How to Discuss What Matters Most Crucial Conversations Website
Agitated or Challenging Behavior in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
Agitated or Challenging Behavior in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease Agitated or challenging behavior can be a symptom that people with Down syndrome (DS) who have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can have. When it occurs, careful assessment is important. An evaluation for medical problems and physical sources of pain may find a cause that […]