Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication

a.List stages and symptoms of Alzheimers Disease and other dementia-related illnesses.

b.Understand distressing behaviors are often expressions of an unmet need.

c.Name at least 3 communication strategies.

d.Apply appropriate strategies to different types of distressing behaviors.

e.Recall 3 implementation intentions for how they will react to distressing behaviors integrating information from this presentation.