Hope Hospice

MARCH 22, 2023

People who are experiencing cognitive decline may exhibit agitation at times, more so as the underlying disease advances. A person who is agitated may ignore someone who is speaking to them, grunt or have other verbal outbursts, refuse to eat, or resist regular tasks like bathing. Agitation is usually related to an umet need.

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Hope Hospice

MAY 12, 2023

Being a caregiver for a frail or bedridden patient requires assisting the person with ambulation, positioning, and transfers. If not performed with great care, these tasks can cause you serious back and neck injuries, and potentially injure the person receiving assistance as well. Body Mechanics The proper use of our bodies is called body mechanics.

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Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Signs include many forms of anxiety, aggression, pacing, confusion, wandering, and repetitive behaviors. For example, a person with dementia may display agitation due to their need to use the toilet or from boredom. Assess the environment to be sure it is well lit; vision difficulties will worsen agitation.

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