LO1&2
Name the lobes of the brain
Mixed dementia is what?
Alzheimer's and vascular dementia combined
Wanderers who touch the walls and items around them are examples of what type of wandering?
Tactile Wanderers
What are hallucinations?
Visual or auditory experiences that are not seen or heard by others
They do it out of love and care for the client
What part of the brain has been damaged if the peripheral vision is affected?
Occipital lobe
List 2 treatable causes for symptoms of dementia?
Infection, pneumonia, UTI, depression, anxiety, substances
What stage of dementia would a client be in if they required assistance getting dressed?
Stage 6
What is perseveration?
a repetitive behaviour where clients repeat a word, story or activity they recently experienced
True or False: Staff should have consistent routines and care for the residents
True
What type of dementia is a rare form that has a rapid onset and decline?
Creutzfelt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
What is the onset of CJD (creutzfeldt Jakob)
How many absolutes are there? Name two of them
never argue, instead agree
neber reason instead divert
never shame instead distract
never lecture instead reassure
never say remember
never say I told you
never say You can't
never command or demand instead ask
never condescend
never force
What is a contradictory behaviour?
A behaviour that makes us wonder just how disabled they are? For ex) one day they can feed themselves, the next they cannot
*Key to remember we all have days where we function better than others and is reflective of brain damage
Temporary care to give a break to the primary caregiver (ie: spouse, daughter, son)
The cause of this type of dementia is unknown and usually affects younger ages 40-65
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
What is Aphasia, Apraxia and Agnosia?
Aphasia - Difficulty with word finding and speaking
Apraxia - Difficulty doing familiar motor skills
Agnosia - Difficulty recognizing familiar objects
According to the Wilk textbook, what are the 3 methods used to collect information during an assessment?
observation, communication and reflection
What is the primary principle of behaviour management?
That all behaviour has a meaning - the client is trying to tell us something.
When they look after their children and their aging parents at the same time
What lobe in the brain is being affected if the client is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
The temporal lobes
What are the 4 basic rights of a client diagnosed with dementia?
1) Individuality, 2) Independence 3) Freedom 4) Dignity
Face to face, orientation, continuity, unsticking, structure, exchange, direct
What is a DOS and what is it used for?
Direct Observation System - a tool used to observe and record no more than 3 behaviours at a time for 24 hours a day over a minimum of 3 days
According to the powerpoint, what is the yearly cost of caring for those living with dementia?
10.4 Billion dollars