If they feellike walkingor pacing upand down thehall, let them.Buy a fewsecondsto think.A warm smile,eye contact, alight touchand relaxedposture,Redirectto asnackEmbraceHumorPlease donot try tobring theminto ourrealityAsk fortheiropinionLess ismorePersonalinteraction iskey tosuccessfulredirectionNever rush aconfusedpatient - itupsets themmore.. Approachagitatedpatients orloved onesgently.BAKING. Thisfamiliar activityworks great withthe ladies! It takestheir minds offwhatever isagitating them.Know thatboredom oftenfuels repetitivebehavior.  Askquestions tolearn more.  Make sureyour bodylanguagefollows suit.  GetthembusyEmpathize,don’targue. PracticeUsingBridgePhrases“Hey, I havean idea. Whydon’t we…”  UnderstandChange theenvironmentand introducean activity that’smeaningful tothem.Avoidreasoning Love isstrongerthan fearKeep itsimpleBePatientAdapt to thespecific patient’spersonalitywhen lovedones forget theirfamily membersSometimes, it’stheenvironmentitself that needsredirection.Find ways toconnect so theydon’t feel thatyou’re trying tobully or pushthemKnowing their triggersand helping redirectthem to something thatbrings them joy orserenity helps diffusebehavioraldisturbances related todementia.The morecalming andhome-like theatmosphere,the betterIf the problem isanxiety, try toengage the personin somethingpleasant.  Redirect theconversationwith a topicthat's allabout themRespond tothe emotionsbehind theactions.Sometimes asimple change ofscenery, especiallya walk outside, canhelp shift theperson withdementia’s attentionIf they feellike walkingor pacing upand down thehall, let them.Buy a fewsecondsto think.A warm smile,eye contact, alight touchand relaxedposture,Redirectto asnackEmbraceHumorPlease donot try tobring theminto ourrealityAsk fortheiropinionLess ismorePersonalinteraction iskey tosuccessfulredirectionNever rush aconfusedpatient - itupsets themmore.. Approachagitatedpatients orloved onesgently.BAKING. Thisfamiliar activityworks great withthe ladies! It takestheir minds offwhatever isagitating them.Know thatboredom oftenfuels repetitivebehavior.  Askquestions tolearn more.  Make sureyour bodylanguagefollows suit.  GetthembusyEmpathize,don’targue. PracticeUsingBridgePhrases“Hey, I havean idea. Whydon’t we…”  UnderstandChange theenvironmentand introducean activity that’smeaningful tothem.Avoidreasoning Love isstrongerthan fearKeep itsimpleBePatientAdapt to thespecific patient’spersonalitywhen lovedones forget theirfamily membersSometimes, it’stheenvironmentitself that needsredirection.Find ways toconnect so theydon’t feel thatyou’re trying tobully or pushthemKnowing their triggersand helping redirectthem to something thatbrings them joy orserenity helps diffusebehavioraldisturbances related todementia.The morecalming andhome-like theatmosphere,the betterIf the problem isanxiety, try toengage the personin somethingpleasant.  Redirect theconversationwith a topicthat's allabout themRespond tothe emotionsbehind theactions.Sometimes asimple change ofscenery, especiallya walk outside, canhelp shift theperson withdementia’s attention

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