The Brain
The process of receiving information, storing information and recalling information at a later time.
Human Memory
Geri has receptive aphasia. How do you communicate with him to sit in a chair.
Use a combination of both verbal and non-verbal communication (ie: gestures)
What is the benefit of having Marija help in setting the table?
Helps to foster personhood.
This type of dementia is described as “pseudo-dementia” and when treated the dementia like symptoms disappear.
Reversible Dementia
This sense has the strongest link to Long Term Memory.
Smell/Olfactory
Sensory Memory, if paid attention to, turns into this.
Short Term Memory
You start to brush Geri’s hair a couple times, then Geri continues the task independently is an example of what technique/strategy?
End Chaining
Using collaboration how would you get Geri to get dressed for the group outing.
1. Provide choice, guide Geri while allowing him as much choice as possible in the process.
Ex: "It's cold outside, would you like to wear your green sweater or blue sweater today?"
Later in life, persons with ______________can have treatable conditions that imitate dementia.
Down Syndrome
The loss of the ability to smile or frown spontaneously is known as this.
Flattened Affect
Geri is able to walk away from a taunting bully and control his angry feelings. This means Geri is using this brain function category.
Behaviour
ie: the bully is the external stimuli
Identify three verbal communication tips and strategies that can be used with PLWD.
1. Short and sweet
2. Familiar
3. Avoid open-ended questions
4. Patience/time for processing
5. Reduce X-communication
6. Do not correct
** reference Unit 3 for more tips and strategies.
Rephrase the following using Person-Centered Care Language:
"Terry requires a diaper because he wets is bed at night".
Answers will vary:
"Terry uses an adult brief."
This form of dementia is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain and has 4 stages or progression, usually resulting in the PLWD receiving palliative care.
Alzheimer's Disease
Wheelchair, bedrails, tight bedding and leg ties are examples of?
Physical restraints.
Name the 3 D's and identify the two that are treatable.
Dementia
Delirium (treatable)
Depression (treatable)
Warren is 68 years old and has early stage Alzheimer’s disease. He frequently wanders on the dementia care unit. In the past, Warren frequently took trips to the mountains for fishing, camping, and hiking. Identify two interventions/strategies that would be an appropriate way to respond to Warren’s wandering.
Answers will vary.
1. Provide/utilize safe outdoor walking paths
2. Create a camping/fishing kit to use with Warren
3. Provide a purposeful activity (sorting fish bait)
Why is it important to enter the client's reality?
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease is characterized by “_________ in the brain”.
Holes
These four elements influence our ability to retain new information.
1. Interest
2. Intent to remember
3. Understanding
4. Personal background & interest
These three A's are cognitive changes related to a diagnosis of dementia an individual can experience.
Aphasia
Apraxia
Agnosia
The song "Singin' in the Rain" comes on. As this is Lara's favourite song she starts to sing and dance. To apply the soft skill of "play", what would you do?
Join her by singing and/or dancing with Lara.
Identify the 5 components of personhood
Attachment
Comfort
Identity
Occupation
Inclusion
This form of dementia has symptoms that include: sugar cravings, inappropriate social skills and childlike behaviours.
When the health-care team supporting a client with dementia does not allow the family or the person with dementia to contribute to the decision-making process, which core concept of person-centred care is the health-care team not addressing?
Participation