Know the person and their abilities
Have one-on-one conversations when possible
Avoid distractions and background noise
Face the person and make eye contact
Use the name the person prefers
Keep a calm tone
Speak slowly and clearly
Be aware of your non-verbal messages (body language and tone of voice)
Use words that are familiar to the person
Stay positive and reassuring
Use touch if the person likes to be touched
Use words that describe: "Hand me the red mug on the table."
Avoid test questions like: "What did you do today?"
Use closed-ended questions like: "Do you want a soup?" or " Would you like a soup or a sandwich?" instead of "What do you want to eat?"
-U-First (Alzheimer Society)
Food For Thoughts
When we wake up in the morning, our first priority should be to get our mind into the right mental space for the day., not to catch up on social media or see what is happening on the news. How we spend the first few minutes of the day is incredibly important, because it can set the tone for the rest of the day.
Brain-building is a great way to calm down, especially if you have just had a bad argument or are in a toxic situation. It reestablishes brain energy and chemicals, which often feel like they have been put in the blender when arguments and toxic things happen to us.
How to use your mind to manage your mind is so incredibly important. It is the foundation of a happy and healthy life because it helps you make the choices that lead to a happy and healthy life.