Module 5 Lesson 1. Introduction to behaviour changes Activity Does the person you care for ever experience any of the following changes? Please select any that apply. Changes Example Memory loss Forgetting or losing things, not being able to recall recent events or remember dates and days of the week. Aggression Talking or acting in a threatening way, or doing things that make you feel frightened. Depression, anxiety or apathy Restless at night, waking you or other family members up. Difficulty sleeping Misinterpreting the world, having fixed false beliefs, things a person sees or hears that are not there, or becomes suspicious of those around them. Delusions and hallucinations: seeing or hearing things that are not there Feeling sad, worried, frightened, frustrated or angry, being unusually emotional, crying, agitated or restless, withdrawn, unhappy, apathetic or reacting slowly. Repetitive behaviour: doing things over and over Repeating a question or an action over and over. Wandering: walking around a lot Continuously walking around, leaving the house and getting lost. Changes in judgement Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, acting inappropriately in a situation, not understanding own limitations. Not at this time None of these symptoms are present at this point in time. Save Remember Many things can cause behaviour changes that are upsetting to you or the person you care for. This can have a bad effect on your relationship with the person you care for. It can even make you feel sad, angry, confused, or anxious. In some instances, you might even feel as though you can’t cope with the situation. In this lesson you will learn what you can do to reduce or prevent these situations