Redirection Techniques

Elderly persons with dementia may present with challenging behaviors over the course of the illness. This video demonstrates skills that may be used by caregivers to address these behaviors. The views expressed in this video do not reflect those of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This video was created by clinical education grant funds awarded to VA clinicians by the South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, Clinical Center (SC MIRECC). If you would like to learn more about the SC (Rural) MIRECC, or if you have specific questions about the SC (Rural) MIRECC, please visit our website at http://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn16.