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Lesson 1. Introduction to behavior changes
Behaviour changes that may be particularly stressful
Understanding the cycle of behaviour change
Different approaches work at different times
Let’s review what you have learned
Different approaches work at different times
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Lesson 1. Introduction to behavior changes
Different approaches work at different times
Different approaches work at different times.
What if Ali’s approach doesn’t work the first time? Different approaches work at different times, so Ali should not give up! Ali could try several approaches until he finds one that works.
Here are some examples of what Ali could do:
He can ask other people’s advice, for example his healthcare provider.
He can also ask someone at the RAHA National Alzheimer’s and Memory Services Helpline in Qatar 40262222 )
He can search for information on the internet ( e.g.
www.alz.co.uk/associations
)
2.Activity
Now think about your own situation
It is important to apply what you have just learned to your own situation with the person you care for. Use the spaces below, like a diary.
What is the behaviour that was the most distressing or upsetting to you in the past month?
What could you do to change what happened before the behaviour in order to reduce or prevent it?
How could you respond in that situation?
