This program will:
Sleep Issues associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
How did Mary try to calm and reassure Robert?
Choice E: All of the above, is the best answer. Choice A: Mary offered to look around the room to see if anyone was there, is a good choice.
Choice B: Mary used a calm voice and reassuring touch, is also a good answer.
Choice C: Mary tried to distract Robert from the topic of his misperception, is another good answer.
Choice D: Mary did not try to convince Robert that what he saw was not real, is a good answer.
Sundowning refers to a worsening of behavioral symptoms that occurs near sunset or nightfall Factors that can increase the risk of sundowning:
Anxiety is a state of worry, nervousness, uncertainty, or fear resulting from the anticipation of an event or situation that is real or imaginary Anxiety may appear in the following ways:
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts, and affects the way a person acts, feels about oneself, and thinks about things Common symptoms of depression:
HALLUCINATIONS, DELUSIONS, ILLUSIONS
SUNDOWNING
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Written by:
Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS.
Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD
Edited by:
Sasha Asdourian
www.LightBridgeHealthcare.com
Select the best answers from the list of choices following each question.