Care Refusal
The 12 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with care refusal in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 67-76
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with 9 common triggers and 31 general strategies. Follows with 24 strategies to manage resistence to bathing, 19 strategies on dressing, 34 strategies on eating, and 13 strategies on managing grooming.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 154-166
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Section 1 - Resists seeing a doctor: Describes possible causes using 5 'why' factors. The 'try' section includes 4 bullet points; plus 9 creative solutions. Section 2 - Rebuffs your assistance: Describes possible causes using 4 'why' factors. The 'try' section includes 10 bullet points; plus 6 creative solutions. Also has guidance on safety and coping as a caregiver.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Daily Caring
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses why someone with Alzheimer’s would refuse medication. Has 11 ways to get someone with dementia to take medication.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Ahead of Dementia
Luciana Mitzkun
Pages 183-186
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses resistance in early and mid-stages. Has 12 bullet points under Do not Argue, Reason, or Explain (DARE).
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
WebMD
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Has 5 questions to ask to determine possible causes. Offers 8 ways to work with your loved one. 6 bullet points on communications techniques.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Everyday Health
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 7 reasons for resisting help. Has 3 bullet points on how to increase the chance of success. Also looks at medications.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 202-205
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is focused on the rejection of adult day care and in-home care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Home Care Assistance
Rob Wagner
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 5 ways to help a parent accept dementia care. Has a couple of caregiver examples accompaning each tip to add context.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Michelle Panlilio, NP
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[Video 4:03] Scenario-based video that shows a caregiver and her grandmother dealing with refusal to take pills. The video has four parts: common response, expert explanation, recommended reponse, plus 6-8 tips for dealing with pill taking.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
When Your Loved One Resists Care
Elder Care Online
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses what the person with dementia may be communicating when they refuse care. Looks at 6 specific scenarios where there's refusal to accept care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Mayo Clinic
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
General article not specific to Alzheimer's or dementia patients. Discusses possible causes for resistence to care. 5 bullet points on approaches. 5 strategies for managing resistance to care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers a couple of possible causes and suggestions.
