Understanding Care Resistant Behaviors
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTSLPDiagnosis:
Caregiver SupportsDementiaReferences:
- Jablonski, R. A., Therrien, B., Mahoney, E. K., Kolanowski, A., Gabello, M., & Brock, A. (2011). An intervention to reduce care-resistant behavior in persons with dementia during oral hygiene: a pilot study. Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, 31(3), 77–87.
- Jablonski, R. A., Therrien, B., Mahoney, E. K., Kolanowski, A., Gabello, M., & Brock, A. (2011). An intervention to reduce care-resistant behavior in persons with dementia during oral hygiene: A pilot study. Special Care in Dentistry, 31(3), 77–87.
This handout for caregivers and family members provides information on the causes of care-resistant behaviors in individuals with dementia and strategies for managing them. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Caregiver Supports and Dementia. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- Why do patients resist care during ADLs?
- What are care resistant behaviors in dementia?
- How can I reduce agitation during caregiving tasks?
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