if the patients are psychotic group, they have lower function than neurotic patients. you can arrange simple topic to discuss such as how to arrange daily activities, how to make friend ,...how to...
there are many reasons why you get insomnia. the most important thing is sleeping hygiene. first is reduce coffee. or after noon don't take coffee. and also learn how to relax before sleeping. in day...
smallrice replied to hooterhorse's topic in Psychiatric
:nono:there is something like delusion or psychotic symtoms disturbing Alzheimer's patient... may be some low dose anti-psychtic drug can be helpful for this
smallrice replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric
that can be helpful for you if you have medical experiance. in fact, lots of psychi. patient have medical problem such as DM , hypertension ...these are very common medical problem in dementia or the...
smallrice replied to RedheadRN1958's topic in Psychiatric
in fact,most of psychotic patients have no insight for thier sick. they don't recognise thier behaviour are bizarre such as crazy shopping, became hostile, high mood ... besides, they cannot...
i think first of all, reduce the patient's anxiety tone by taking drugs regularly such as ativan, inderal, rivotril ... then do a simple task step by step. it can build up her /his confidence.. and...