When it happens
Moderate-stage to severe-stage dementia
Why it happens
Difficulty making sense of reality. Or the person may be caught by surprise and is unable to shift from the stress of this to a calm reaction.
What you can do
Use a gentle touch to the back, knee, or other area to signal your arrival; speaking suddenly, especially if you're out of sight, can be alarming.
Make your intentions clear before beginning to help the person. Say clearly what you're about to do.
All your suggestions so far has been extremely helpful. and confirms i;m on the right path extending care to Reid..........
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Anonymous 5 months ago. I will try your tactic, but i am always talking and trying to make him laugh to forget what is actually happening, but so far hasn't worked, but will try speaking quieter, but he is hard of hearing, so that may not work, but thanks so much for your comment
I would like some advice on how to deal with him hitting , striking, punching me, when I am trying to change his depends. He was a very private person, and I cannot clean him up, and must get the care aide staff to come in and do it, and 9 times out of 10 he ends up with bruises on his upper arms, from them holding him so hard to get him changed.
I found that speaking continuously as I neared him would help Dad be less stressed by having me there to help him. Even though I wasn't speaking loudly, the steady hum of my voice was enough to calm him and allow me to help with the tasks he could no longer do for himself.