What to do when a Stress Reaction Happens
Help! Help! Have you seen my mom? I want to get out of here. How do I get out of here? My address is 3730. How do I get home?
No! Leave me alone!
Help!!!
Have you ever heard any of those words said in a heart-wrenching tone in your dementia care experience? I've heard all those things throughout my career, and they really hurt my heart. When words are said this way, it is most likely anxiety.
This anxious feeling occurs when a person living with dementia feels violated, threatened, lonely, scared, and they send us those overt signals through what they say and how they say it. The truth is, they aren’t looking for the bricks and mortar of their home or for their mom as much as they are looking for the familiarity, safety, security, and comfort these represent.
When this happens, do we stop and respond and help that person who's experiencing such stress and anxiety, to feel better? That's where great, quality dementia care training begins. We stop. We listen. We learn. Because we care.
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About Dementia Care Specialists:
Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) at Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is a team of passionate professionals who want to make a positive impact by preparing and empowering a dementia-capable workforce. Together with our partners, this team strives to create a Dementia Capable Society that enables those living with dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers to thrive!