Critical Thinking
Good "act & distract" techniques
Talking while providing care
Offering food, snacks
Reminiscing photo's, music, listening to their story
Others?
Purpose of a secured unit
Prevent the confused person from wandering and getting lost
Grabbing when care is given
give something to hold on to
face cloth
Stuffie
something soft (that is not you)
Depression
fatigue, confusion, sadness, anger, apathy, hopelessness, poor hygiene, not sleeping well...others?
Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease & related dementias? (ADRD)
There is no known cure for ADRD
Causes of sleep disturbances with Dementia
Medication
Anxiety
Depression
Agitation
Others?
Why do we offer simple choices with dementia?
Too many choices may confuse and agitate the person
Wandering aimlessly in and out of rooms
check for unmet needs
take them to their room
offer snack / something to drink
Dementia
a loss of memory caused by changes in the brain
If you have someone who is at risk of wandering, what can you do? Think safety, example wandering out into the cold not properly dressed, drowning in a lake.
Make sure the door alarms are turned on
Environmental considerations for a resident with dementia
clean
safe
family pictures/personal items/familiar belongings
Others???
small meals
treats/something they enjoy
snacks
Banging on the table
check for unmet needs / pain
offer something soft to hold
offer snack / drink
visit, ipad with music....
others?
Sundowning
challenging behaviors become worse in late afternoon or evening hours
reduce shawdows
others?
Where would someone in the early stages of dementia likely live?
Usually in their home with support
What special qualities will help you be a successful caregiver for people living with dementia?
Kindness, patience, empathy, knowledge (physiology, anatomy, disease process....), being genuine...
so many others...lets hear from you!
Strategies for Pocketing
small bites
go slow
watch for swallowing
check cheek carefully
Check for unmet needs (bathroom)
offer something to hold on too
check clothing for fit/comfort
others??
Severe Mood Swings
Bipolar
3 phases of the cycle of abuse
Tension building
Abusive
Honeymoon
Changes in eating behaviors that occur with dementia
Dysphagia
Pocketing
Forgetting to swallow
Choking
Refusing to eat
Strategies for Dysphagia & Choking
Sit upright
go slow
correct diet texture type
Choking - allow to cough
others?
I want to go home
"tell me about your home"
Most common mental health problem in an older person
Depression
connecting with someone during late-stage dementia (think 5 senses)
hearing - reading aloud, music ..others?
Touch - holding hand, applying lotions...others?
Smell - flowers, baking...others?
Taste - favorite foods
Sight - photo albums, look outside/go outside..others?