Lorraine Poulos

Check out: Alzheimer’s Association www.fightdementia.org.au Dementia Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Social and work histories Key persons in current memory period schedules and daily routines (Day Centre, regular appointments) Triggers that cause change in behaviours (e.g. urinary tract infection, unstable blood sugar) Environmental supports Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? Are my goals clearly defined in the care plan? Do care worker prompts reflect my wishes on the care plan? Feeling increasingly agitated or restless Experiencing unusual bouts of anger Feeling withdrawn from people Getting lost in places that are usually familiar? e.g. home or local neighbourhood Acute change in behaviour Increase in agitation, restlessness Reduced communication Increased anxiety Confused and disjointed conversations