Top 5 tips for managing behavioural changes in those with Alzheimer’s:
Provide a calm and familiar environment in which they feel safe and comfortable
Help anticipate needs and expectations via a daily routine, with similar meal, exercise and sleep times
Include exercise and activities every day to stimulate and support health and wellbeing
Avoid using physical contact to control challenging behaviours
Refrain from getting angry or punishing for unusual or unexpected behaviour (it is not deliberate!)