What is Dementia
“This is the most common sign of dementia, where someone forgets recent events or conversations.”
What is memory loss?
This behavior involves repeating the same question or task over and over because of memory problems.”
What is repetition?
“This strategy can help reduce confusion when talking to someone with dementia.”
What is speaking slowly and clearly, using simple sentences?
What is false?
“A person with dementia starts asking the same question over and over. What should you do?
What is answer the question patiently and gently redirect the conversation if needed?
“Dementia is caused by damage to this organ in the body.”
“When a person with dementia gets confused about where they are, they might experience this.”
What is disorientation?
When talking to someone with dementia, it’s helpful to use this type of language.”
What is simple, clear language?
What is false?
“A person with dementia becomes confused about where they are and insists they need to go home, even though they are already at home. What is the best way to handle this?”
What is gently redirect them and reassure them they are safe, while avoiding arguing?
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting these areas of a person’s life.”
What are memory, thinking, and social abilities?
“This symptom involves forgetting things like names, appointments, or where things were placed.”
What is memory loss?
“This is an effective strategy for helping someone with dementia feel more secure when they become confused about their location.”
What is reassurance and providing comfort?
“True or false: Dementia only affects older adults.”
What is false? (Dementia can affect younger individuals, though it's more common in older adults.)
When a person with dementia has trouble remembering to eat or drink, what is one way you can encourage them to stay hydrated and nourished?”
What is offer small meals or snacks throughout the day, and provide fluids regularly?
This is a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time.”
What is dementia?
“When a person with dementia loses track of time, they may forget what day it is or become confused about the time of day. This is called...”
What is disorientation?
When helping someone with dementia, it’s best to give them this type of control over their actions.”
“True or false: People with dementia are always aggressive.”
What is false? (People with dementia can be calm, and aggression is not always a symptom.)
: “A person with dementia becomes agitated in the late afternoon or early evening. This phenomenon is often referred to as...”
What is sundowning?
“Dementia can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition, such as a stroke or brain injury. What is this type of dementia called?”
What is vascular dementia?
“A person with dementia might have difficulty remembering how to do tasks they have done many times, like brushing their teeth or eating. This is an example of...”
What is difficulty with daily activities?
“To reduce confusion, it helps to establish this routine for people with dementia, which they can rely on each day.”
What is a structured routine?
True or false: People with dementia can’t improve their quality of life with the right care and support.”
What is false? (While dementia is progressive, people can live well with the right support, routine, and coping strategies.)
A patient with dementia becomes aggressive when you try to help them get dressed. What’s the best approach?”
What is stay calm, avoid arguing, and offer them a choice of clothing to regain control?