If you are involved in caring for an older adult, maybe suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s, or possibly suffering from a physical disability; you already know how difficult communicating with them can sometimes be. It is understandable that our Receivers of Care can perceive us as ‘bossy’. It is also understandable that we won’t like that perception one bit! …
Communicating Effectively With Receivers of Care
Communicating Effectively With Givers of Care By: Genus Editorial Staff If you are involved in caring for a family or friend in need, maybe suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, or perhaps handicapped physically, you already know how challenging this can be. It isn’t unusual for our persons of care to resist us and feel like we are “bossing them around”. …
Communicating Effectively With Older Adults
Communicating Effectively With Older Adults By: Genus Editorial Staff If you are involved in caring for an older adult, maybe suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s, you already know how challenging this can be. Nobody likes being told what to do, so it is understandable when our older adults we are providing care for resist our suggestions. Sometimes it can escalate …