North Woods
Cognitive losses associated with dementia are evidenced as which symptom?
What is aphasia
Resident behaviors are often an attempt to?
What is communicate
Routines are necessary to help reduce stress and ___________.
What is unpredictable behaviors
Which intervention may prove helpful in assisting with communication in the resident with dementia?
What is patiently wait for a response
Which environmental condition may exacerbate dementia and behavioral reactions?
What is an over-stimulating environment
What problems can provoke behaviors?
What is
Pain
Focal symptoms
Inability to communicate
Sundowning in the resident may be presented by which of the following interventions?
What is maintaining a regular sleep schedule
Catastrophic reactions can be addressed by which of the following interventions?
What is eliminate distractions
What is Aricept
What is medication that has been approved by the FDA to use for memory loss in Alzheimer's Disease
It is best for a person to prepare _________ before it becomes necessary.
What is advance directives
When a person suffers from end-stage dementia, the following topics should be discussed as early as possible.
What is DNR status, tube feeding, antibiotics, and hospitalization.
_____________ is very important in the late stages of dementia.
What is pain management