November 15, 2002, Newsletter Issue #111: Home Safety for People with Alzheimer`s Disease - Part III
Tip of the Week
Preparing a Person with Alzheimer´s for Visitors
Talk about and show pictures of the people who are coming to visit.
Have the person with AD watch and/or help with preparations.
Persons with AD may recognize faces of family members and friends but may be unable to recall names. Name tags are helpful.
Have a "quiet" room if things get too hectic and have someone familiar stay with the demented person so he or she doesn´t feel isolated or left out.
Prepare for distractions beforehand (e.g., use of photo album) to divert attention if problem behaviors occur.
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