INTRODUCTION
Introduction · What you will cover
Provide proactive, discreet toileting support. New accidents or discomfort should lead to observation and reporting rather than blame.
- 01INCONTINENCE
- 02DEVELOP A SCHEDULE:
- 03WATCH FOR SIGNS OF DISCOMFORT
- 04PREVENT ACCIDENTS WHEN POSSIBLE
- 05STAY CALM AND POSITIVE
- 06SLEEP PROBLEMS
- 07KEEP EVENINGS PEACEFUL
- 08MAKE BEDTIME CONSISTENT
- 09MAINTAIN AN EXERCISE ROUTINE
- 10AVOID CAFFEINE
- 11HALLUCINATIONS & DELUSIONS
- 12AVOID ARGUING
- 13OFFER DISTRACTIONS
- 14TURN OFF THE TV
- 15ENSURE SAFETY
- 16Anticipate needs
- 17Protect dignity and skin
- 18Report changes
- 19Restlessness is a clue · The resident
- 20Restlessness is a clue · The situation
- 21Restlessness is a clue · Your decision
- 22Response, reflection & follow-up
- 23Course summary & exam review