Redirectto asnackKeep itsimpleUnderstandLess ismoreLove isstrongerthan fearIf the problem isanxiety, try toengage the personin somethingpleasant.  BePatientEmpathize,don’targue. Avoidreasoning Sometimes asimple change ofscenery, especiallya walk outside, canhelp shift theperson withdementia’s attentionAsk fortheiropinionPlease donot try tobring theminto ourreality“Hey, I havean idea. Whydon’t we…”  Adapt to thespecific patient’spersonalitywhen lovedones forget theirfamily membersMake sureyour bodylanguagefollows suit.  Redirect theconversationwith a topicthat's allabout themEmbraceHumorKnow thatboredom oftenfuels repetitivebehavior.  Buy a fewsecondsto think.If they feellike walkingor pacing upand down thehall, let them.. Approachagitatedpatients orloved onesgently.Respond tothe emotionsbehind theactions.Never rush aconfusedpatient - itupsets themmore.Askquestions tolearn more.  PracticeUsingBridgePhrasesKnowing their triggersand helping redirectthem to something thatbrings them joy orserenity helps diffusebehavioraldisturbances related todementia.Find ways toconnect so theydon’t feel thatyou’re trying tobully or pushthemBAKING. Thisfamiliar activityworks great withthe ladies! It takestheir minds offwhatever isagitating them.Personalinteraction iskey tosuccessfulredirectionSometimes, it’stheenvironmentitself that needsredirection.The morecalming andhome-like theatmosphere,the betterGetthembusyChange theenvironmentand introducean activity that’smeaningful tothem.A warm smile,eye contact, alight touchand relaxedposture,Redirectto asnackKeep itsimpleUnderstandLess ismoreLove isstrongerthan fearIf the problem isanxiety, try toengage the personin somethingpleasant.  BePatientEmpathize,don’targue. Avoidreasoning Sometimes asimple change ofscenery, especiallya walk outside, canhelp shift theperson withdementia’s attentionAsk fortheiropinionPlease donot try tobring theminto ourreality“Hey, I havean idea. Whydon’t we…”  Adapt to thespecific patient’spersonalitywhen lovedones forget theirfamily membersMake sureyour bodylanguagefollows suit.  Redirect theconversationwith a topicthat's allabout themEmbraceHumorKnow thatboredom oftenfuels repetitivebehavior.  Buy a fewsecondsto think.If they feellike walkingor pacing upand down thehall, let them.. Approachagitatedpatients orloved onesgently.Respond tothe emotionsbehind theactions.Never rush aconfusedpatient - itupsets themmore.Askquestions tolearn more.  PracticeUsingBridgePhrasesKnowing their triggersand helping redirectthem to something thatbrings them joy orserenity helps diffusebehavioraldisturbances related todementia.Find ways toconnect so theydon’t feel thatyou’re trying tobully or pushthemBAKING. Thisfamiliar activityworks great withthe ladies! It takestheir minds offwhatever isagitating them.Personalinteraction iskey tosuccessfulredirectionSometimes, it’stheenvironmentitself that needsredirection.The morecalming andhome-like theatmosphere,the betterGetthembusyChange theenvironmentand introducean activity that’smeaningful tothem.A warm smile,eye contact, alight touchand relaxedposture,

DEMENTIA RE-DIRECTING BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Redirect to a snack
  2. Keep it simple
  3. Understand
  4. Less is more
  5. Love is stronger than fear
  6. If the problem is anxiety, try to engage the person in something pleasant.
  7. Be Patient
  8. Empathize, don’t argue.
  9. Avoid reasoning
  10. Sometimes a simple change of scenery, especially a walk outside, can help shift the person with dementia’s attention
  11. Ask for their opinion
  12. Please do not try to bring them into our reality
  13. “Hey, I have an idea. Why don’t we…”
  14. Adapt to the specific patient’s personality when loved ones forget their family members
  15. Make sure your body language follows suit.
  16. Redirect the conversation with a topic that's all about them
  17. Embrace Humor
  18. Know that boredom often fuels repetitive behavior.
  19. Buy a few seconds to think.
  20. If they feel like walking or pacing up and down the hall, let them.
  21. . Approach agitated patients or loved ones gently.
  22. Respond to the emotions behind the actions.
  23. Never rush a confused patient - it upsets them more.
  24. Ask questions to learn more.
  25. Practice Using Bridge Phrases
  26. Knowing their triggers and helping redirect them to something that brings them joy or serenity helps diffuse behavioral disturbances related to dementia.
  27. Find ways to connect so they don’t feel that you’re trying to bully or push them
  28. BAKING. This familiar activity works great with the ladies! It takes their minds off whatever is agitating them.
  29. Personal interaction is key to successful redirection
  30. Sometimes, it’s the environment itself that needs redirection.
  31. The more calming and home-like the atmosphere, the better
  32. Get them busy
  33. Change the environment and introduce an activity that’s meaningful to them.
  34. A warm smile, eye contact, a light touch and relaxed posture,