DAY CARE
Houston
AMAZING PLACE
3735 Drexel
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 552-0420
www.amazingplacehouston.org
A day program for adults with mild to
moderate dementia Since 1996
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please call for brochures, rates and
a tour of our facility.
MAP #2
Amazing Place provides
fellowship, memory care and
wellness for adults with mild to
moderate memory loss and
support to their families and the
community. We are a faith-based,
state-licensed non-profit organization, governed by
a co ali tion of churches. The caring and professional
staff works closely to provide an individualized
well ness pro gram with socialization and an engaging,
chal len ging curriculum.
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More information available at www.NewLifeStyles.com
Helpful Communication Hints
for the Caregiver of Those with Alzheimer's
1. Use concrete, literal, positive phrases
2. Give one step instructions
3. Always use a calm voice
4. Limit options – too many choices can overwhelm
5. Ask one question at a time and WAIT for an answer
6. Validate their feelings about losses or frustrations
7. Limit wording – too many words are confusing
8. Make your verbal and non-verbal messages the same
9. Move slowly – sudden movements may frighten them
10. Stand or sit in front of the person and make
eye contact before speaking
11. Use gestures and movements to supplement
your point
12. Make tasks fun – use singing, joking, or silliness
13. Allow the person to say "no", then re-approach later
14. Ask for help. If you are tired and stressed the person
will feel this and react negatively
15. Don't stop trying!
Provided by Barton House
UnCommon Alzheimer's Care
