Dementia 4 – Managing Personality Change and Mood Swings

This course equips caregivers with practical strategies to manage the mood and personality changes in dementia. It covers critical challenges such as aggression, manipulative behaviors, temper tantrums, inappropriate sexual conduct, and loss of personal boundaries like rummaging or pillaging. Participants will also learn to recognize non-verbal cues of discomfort, including “dementia face,” and explore effective communication techniques. The course emphasizes caregiver self-care, addressing caregiving’s emotional and mental toll while providing tools to reduce burnout and maintain well-being.

Key Lessons Include:

• Understanding and Managing Aggression and Temper Tantrums: Strategies to de-escalate tense situations and foster calm environments.
• Navigating Manipulative Behaviors and Inappropriate Sexual Conduct: Practical tools to maintain dignity while managing challenging scenarios.
• Rummaging, Pillaging, and Personal Boundaries: Addressing these behaviors with empathy while safeguarding personal spaces.
• Pain Management in Dementia: Understanding the “dementia face,” recognizing other signs of pain or discomfort, and knowing what to do.
• Communication Techniques: How to talk, listen, and respond effectively as dementia progresses.
• Caregiver Health: Tackling caregivers’ emotional and mental health struggles with self-care and stress reduction strategies.

This course equips caregivers with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of dementia care while maintaining their emotional resilience and health.