Dementia 1
Why is it important for CNAs to encourage independence for as long as possible for residents who have AD?
Keeps their mind and body active
When a resident with AD continues to ask the same questions, the CNA should
Answer the question, using the same words each time
The repetition of words, phrases, or actoins
perseveration
Type of therapy that encourages people with AD to remember and talk about the past
Reminiscence therapy
Example: Words kept short, simple, and focused. Use their name for attention only and positive reinforcement. (Type of Cue)
Verbal Cue
If a resident with AD loses interest in an activity, what should the CNA do?
Offer another activity
A resident with AD tells his CNA that he is not going to eat dinner today because he is meeting his wife for dinner at their favorite restaurant. The CNA knows his wife has been dead for many years. What would be a good response by the CNA?
The CNA could ask him what restaurant he is going to and what he will have
Types of cues to observe as the ability to talk lessens
nonverbal cues
Type of therapy that lets people with AD believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances
Validation Therapy
Example: Signs, words, pictures, gestures, demonstrations... (Type of Cue)
Visual Cue
When a resident with AD repeats an action over and over, they are ____________
Perseverating
A serious loss of mental abilities that interferes with normal functioning
Dementia
When working with an AD patient, the first thing a CNA should do when greeting them
Introduce yourself
If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the CNA should...
Use touch, smiles, and laughter
Example: Touching body part for attention, hand under hand assistance.... (Type of Cue)
Tactile Cue
One morning a resident with AD says he does not like eating with others and wants to eat breakfast by himself in his room. The next morning he tells his CNA that he does not like to eat alone and wants help going to the dining room. What would be the best response by the CNA to this shift in the resident's preferences?
The CNA should take the resident to the dining room
The most common form of Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Talking about only one of these at a time while using simple, short sentences may be helpful when dealing with a resident with AD
Subject
If a resident with AD is incontinent, the CNA should...
Mark the bathroom with a sigh or picture
If a resident with AD has problems bathing, the CNA should
Try scheduling bathing when the resident is least agitated
What is a way for a CNA to help a resident who has AD with his nutritional needs?
The CNA should use a red plate (or bright colored plate) for serving food
A CNA should limit the times she uses this word and instead should redirect activities
Don't
An example of nonverbal communication that can be used as speaking abilities decline
Touch
What is the autonomic reaction to an unexpected situation that all of us have?
Flight, fight, fright
If a resident with AD becomes violent, the CNA should...
Step out of the way and remove triggers if possible