How to Reduce Overstimulation - Decreasing agitation and improving outcomes for dementia patients

In this episode of Living With Alzheimer’s, Christoph interviews Jonathan Trieber, Chief Executive Officer of Skil-Care Corporation, a manufacturer of safety and comfort healthcare products for patients in both facility and home-care settings.

Jonathan shares his professional journey and how he is continuing the legacy of his father-in-law by leading Skil-Care in providing medical products that help patients stay engaged, comfortable and safe.

Christoph and Jonathan discuss common sources of patient overstimulation and how that can lead to agitation and negative outcomes for people living with dementia.

Jonathan shares environmental changes that can help reduce patient overstimulation.

And the two wrap up the conversation discussing how shifts in caregiver behavior can reduce patient agitation.

You can learn more about Jonathan and Skil-Care at skil-care.com.