courtney1217

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1. How do you deal with/ reason with pt with frontal lobe dysfunction?

   courtney1217 replied to courtney1217's topic in Geriatric

   I knew that becasue of the brain condition it was basically impossible but I just figured any advice is better than not trying at all. I've seen that suggesting things more than telling him to do things seems to work. I was just trying to see if I ...

2. How do you deal with/ reason with pt with frontal lobe dysfunction?

   courtney1217 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi, I am only currently a nursing student, but I work as a home healthcare aid. One of my clients has a dysfunctional frontal lobe and is unable to go up and down the stairs alone. Therefore, he stays in his room upstairs all day. When I showed up ...

3. Nursing Student & Working....HOW!!???!!

   courtney1217 replied to reesedatdude's topic in General Students

   I'd try to take as little credits as you can if you have to work. I start Fall 2011 so I'm saving as much as I can for spending money and probably goin to include my expenses in my loans so I know that I'll be covered. Luck for me my mom is helping ...

4. hobbies to keep dementia pts happy?

   courtney1217 replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric

   Hi, I couldnt figure out how to private message i just made an account today. I'm a caregiver for the elderly and I was curious what you put in the flower and sewing boxes. my client likes drawing, flowers, birds, and embroidery. She just doesn't h...