How One Idaho Community Uses Friendly Photos to Ease Anxiety Among Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Residents

How One Idaho Community Uses Friendly Photos to Ease Anxiety Among Alzheimer's and Memory Care Residents

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Wearing PPE at all times can be hard on residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. To combat the confusion and fear that this could create, employees at a Boise, Idaho long term care facility wear small photos of themselves smiling on the outside of their PPE. This helps residents to recognize the person and know they are friendly. Great idea!