12 What is the BEST step caregivers can take to prevent

Last updated: 1/27/2023

12 What is the BEST step caregivers can take to prevent dehydration in people with dementia Offer a person their favorite drinks often throughout the day Ask them to drink a full glass of water at each meal Tell them you are tracking how much they drink Tell them to drink more water so they do not get dehydrated 13 Glenn worked as a night shift security guard for 30 years What challenge might caregivers expect Glenn has his days and nights mixed up Glenn has a tendency to wander Glenn does not like to talk to people Glenn wants to wear his uniform 14 Gloria lives in a care facility She has been diagnosed with middle stage dementia and still enjoys singing Gloria has begun to wander night and often becomes upset when staff tries to get her to go back to her room What intervention would be considered person centered care Singing songs with Gloria as she is guided back to her room Telling Gloria that she needs to go to her room so she does not disturb others Preventing Gloria from taking afternoon naps so she is sleepier at night Giving Gloria towels to fold at the nurse s station so staff can keep an eye on her