6: Appropriateness

  • Learn how to recognize the “right” behavior in the “wrong” place

“Wrong” or “Right”

Problem behavior observed in persons with dementia is best characterized as the “right” behavior in the “wrong” place.

Persons with dementia perform the “right” behavior in the “wrong” place because they have difficulty figuring out what to do in many situations.

Exercise

Please figure out the right places for this behaviors

1. Wandering in the parking lot outside of SFN



2. Urinating in the trash can next to nurse station



3. Putting food tray under the bed

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