Dad is in early stages , no 'responsible' short term memory. Mum is coping but Dad has an emergency button around his neck in case mum collapses or he gets lost but we are concerned he wont press it in an emergency. He can not apply logic to any situation although he is clearly thinking hard and knows something has to be done but not what it is unless prompted. Its like dealing with a toddler. Do other users have any 'hints' at successful learning methods.
Mum has covered up critical electric switches as he keeps on turning them off no matter what it is for. I assume he just sees switch and does not make a logical decision but sees it as bad (negative), switches it off and expects to be thanked (positive).
Would we be on the right lines to try and get him to see his red emergency button as a positive reaction to a negative situation like mum being unable to talk or be seen?
We assume it has to become a instinctive reaction as telling him everyday seems pointless.
we will all jump for joy when he does a false alarm!
Mum has covered up critical electric switches as he keeps on turning them off no matter what it is for. I assume he just sees switch and does not make a logical decision but sees it as bad (negative), switches it off and expects to be thanked (positive).
Would we be on the right lines to try and get him to see his red emergency button as a positive reaction to a negative situation like mum being unable to talk or be seen?
We assume it has to become a instinctive reaction as telling him everyday seems pointless.
we will all jump for joy when he does a false alarm!