Intelligence decreases

Ability to learn motor skills increases

Response time for physical activity decreases

Ability of socially interact decreases

Encourage residents to participate in activities and daily care, but avoid situations where they would fail.

Finish their sentences if they can remember the words

Scold their disruptive behaviors

Make all choices for them

Everyone will express freely when they are in pain

Pain levels do not need to be monitored in the elderly

Pain is a different experience for each person

Everyone over the age of 75 experience pain the same way

Organize the space for the resident. It may take them too long to do it. 

Don't do anything. They will adjust in time. 

Encourage the residents to make their new home personalized with picture, figurines, and other personal effects. Provide support as needed. 

If they have roommates, don't introduce them. They can get acquainted later.

Room is well lighted and well ventilated

Play loud music

Keep residents up during the day

Drapes and doors are closed, no visitors allowed

It goes away when the healing process is complete

It lasts for six months or more

Often comes on gradually and people have difficulty dealing with it

People who experience chronic pain do not experience acute pain

The is only one stage of the disease

All elderly people experience Alzheimer's

It is acute and affects everyone the same way

It is a progressive disease with a decline in one's memory, thinking, and physical ability over several years

There is no need for person-centered care in healthcare

It help to ensure that all resident care plans are exactly the same

It allows the family of the nurse aide to visit the resident

It improves the quality of life for the resident

Use of sign language

Shouting slowly and distinctly

Complete tasks for the resident in silence

Using  gestures and picture boards

Honey, I will assist you in a minute

Ms. Jones, I heard you crying. Everything will be OK. 

Hello Ms. Jackson, my name is Sarah Smith, NA, and I will be caring for you today.

Good morning, sweetie, I will be caring for you today