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Joined: 12/11/2018 Posts: 1093
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Sharing—
Thanks to Iris’ mention in another thread, I went looking for more info on the 7As and I like the linked article below. This is a helpful explanation I had not run across yet. I see some things in the section on Altered Perception that I had been describing as random hallucinations. The article helps me identify and categorize some of the other behaviors (progression) we are experiencing too. And I appreciate the care strategies.
https://www.vha.ca/news/2021/compassionate-care-strategies-using-the-7-as-of-dementia/
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Joined: 6/12/2016 Posts: 2401
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Dear ButterflyWings and Iris, thank you for sharing this!!!!
I hope everyone sees it, especially the new members. It was very helpful to me.
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Joined: 11/5/2020 Posts: 195
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This is an excellent article to share. Thank you to both you and Iris.
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Joined: 9/10/2021 Posts: 373
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i've sent the link to DH to read, and have bookmarked it!
Thank you lots!
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Joined: 12/15/2011 Posts: 18045
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Thanks for posting Butterfly Wings. I think it does help family members to realize that many frustrating "behaviors" are actually the signs of the disease.
Agnosia, different from agnosognosia, causes the PWD not to "see" what is right in front of her. Or to misinterpret a dark rug on the floor as a hole.
This is not one of the seven A's but please be aware that PWDs tire easily. Struggling to use a failing brain uses up a lot of energy. They need rest breaks.
Iris
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Joined: 12/11/2018 Posts: 1093
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My pleasure -- happy to help and I am glad folks found this article as helpful as I did!
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Joined: 4/7/2019 Posts: 393
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Thanks ButterflyWings and Iris.
I've seen discussions of all of the "A's" in different articles but never all of them in the same article, so it's nice to have them all in one place.
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