As this presentation unfolds, you'll see that even though we
cannot give those with Alzheimer's back their memories, we can give
them experiences that trigger their memories. They may not
understand what you are saying, but they are more likely to
understand what they see, touch, smell and hear. Learn ways to
trigger memories by giving them their "stuff" back. It's not about
the big things we do, it's about the simple pleasures we share
everyday.
Topics include: Remember Their Greatness; Quality Connections;
Your Mood Affects Their Mood; Development Level; Structure &
Routine; Activity Person's Role; Music Does Wonders; Calendar,
Holidays and Crafts; Staff's Role; TV, Telephones, Life
Reflections; Saying Goodbye; Passive Activities; Active Activities;
Walking; Treasure Boxes and Men's Activities.
Running time: 2 hrs 51 minutes
About Jolene Brackey
Jolene Brackey explains that the key to any person is figuring
out their greatness. "Find out what they are good at, and
compliment them," she says. By letting caregivers know a little
about the person’s history allows them to help them remember who
they are. Gestures as small as allowing a patient to keep their old
worn out chair or ‘stinky softball glove’ comforts them. Playing
cards with Alzheimer's patients is a way to trigger memories of the
past. Even shuffling a deck of cards can bring an unexpected, but
delightful smile on their face.
Brackey describes the mind of a person in the later stages of
Alzheimer's like that of a child between the ages of 8 to 10
years old, and as the disease progresses, they function as a 4 to 6
year old, until eventually they lose cognitive skills. Though they
may initially lose their short-term memory, they continue to
remember many of their past experiences.
According to Brackey, many people label what is "appropriate"
and "inappropriate" for patients, but those are very powerful
words. "We leave them with nothing if we take away their stuff for
safety," says Brackey. Give them their greatness back by creating a
home away from home. Take pictures of their favorite place to sit
and their bedroom, and recreate that atmosphere by bringing
personal items to make their new room more familiar. Create "boxes
of greatness" which should include things from their past.
Brackey began her career with Alzheimer's patients as an Activity
Director. As her work progressed, she began jotting down ideas that
offered positive help for patients. She attended conferences and
set up three Alzheimer's units, and began presenting educational
seminars. Brackey's devotion and passion to help others began
empowering families and staff members through training takes her
across the country speaking about life for caregivers and people
with dementia.
Her talks and videos are a series of enlightening insights into
Alzheimer’s disease and how to better communicate, empower and help
people with the disease feel and become safer in their
environments.
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