{"id":63969,"date":"2024-07-07T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-07T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.zozothemes.com\/grankare\/?p=63969"},"modified":"2025-12-12T20:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:01:27","slug":"alzheimers-disease-dealing-with-difficult-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/mississauga\/alzheimers-disease-dealing-with-difficult-behaviour\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Disease: Dealing with Difficult Behaviour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for a loved one can feel rewarding. It can also be hard. This can be even harder when you care for a senior living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or another form of dementia. Changes in behaviour can happen for many reasons. These include too much noise or activity, pain, confusion, poor sleep, medicine side effects, or changes in routine.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Over 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer&#8217;s or another dementia.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Knowing why behaviour changes happen matters for caregivers, family, and friends. It also helps to know how to respond. The goal is to keep everyone safe, offer real support, and calm tense moments. Behaviour changes can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Confusion<\/li>\n<li>Aggression or anger<\/li>\n<li>Suspicion<\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/li>\n<li>Pacing or wandering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The key thing to remember is that challenging behaviour may not be fully avoidable. It is not the fault of the person living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or dementia. These behaviours can be part of the illness. Extra support can help keep behaviour from getting worse.<\/p>\n<p>No single approach works for every person or situation. But these methods can help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staying calm<\/strong> \u2013 Caregivers may feel attacked or helpless during difficult moments. Remind yourself that it isn\u2019t personal. It is a symptom of the disease. Arguing or trying to \u201creason it out\u201d can make an outburst worse. Stay calm, reassuring, and supportive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keeping a schedule<\/strong> \u2013 Seniors living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or another dementia often find routine comforting. A steady schedule for meals, activities, and daily tasks can reduce anxiety, confusion, and anger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise<\/strong> \u2013 With a doctor\u2019s approval, exercise can ease stress for both seniors and caregivers. Doing activities together can also strengthen connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participating in activities<\/strong> \u2013 A hobby, a household chore, or doctor-approved exercise can help redirect and calm a person when behaviour changes begin. For example, you can ask for help folding laundry to ease anxiety, or play music or sing to soothe someone who feels confused, angry, or depressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindful communication<\/strong> \u2013 Use a calm tone, short sentences, and gentle eye contact to show understanding and care. This can help seniors who feel anxious or frustrated feel more settled.<\/p>\n<h2>Comfort Keepers Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>At Comfort Keepers, our caregivers receive focused training, and we build personalized care plans to support clients living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and their families. Our trained caregivers engage clients in mental, physical, and social activities that support medical care and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Caregivers can also help with stress-relief activities, support doctor-approved diet and exercise plans, accompany clients to appointments, and review the home for safety as part of an in-home assessment. For more information on how in-home caregiving can help, contact us today.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>References<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>alz.org Canada.\u00a0 \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s and Dementia in Canada\u201d. Web.\u00a0 2019.<\/p>\n<p>National Institute on Aging. \u201cManaging Personality and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer\u2019s.\u201d Web. 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Verywell Health. \u201cComplete Guide to Challenging Behaviors in Dementia.\u201d Web. 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Alzheimer\u2019s Association. \u201cStages and Behaviors.\u201d Web.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for a loved one can feel rewarding. It can also be hard. This can be even harder when you care for a senior living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or another form of dementia. Changes in behaviour can happen for many reasons. 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