Statistics
How many people in Canada are living with Dementia?
In 2020, there were 597, 300 persons reported.
What is Dementia?
A set of symptoms, which include loss of memory, understanding and judgment.
"...a shift in the way a person experiences the world around them." - Dr. Allen Power
Practice using the "Four Handy Helpers", which are?
1. Do not argue
2. Use finesse
3. Make up a story to help them relax
4. Redirect - change the subject, environment and/or activity
How many people are living with Dementia in the world?
Current estimation is 50 million
What are some characteristics of Vascular Dementia?
TIAs or multiple mini strokes
Decline is a step like progression
Damage - mobility, learning, loss of memory, language and mood changes
What does V.I.P.S., as a person-centred approach stand for?
V - Valuing people and their care partners
I - Treating people as unique Individuals
P - Looking at the world from the Perspective of the person
S - Providing a positive and supportive Social environment
How many people are not diagnosed?
Globally, it is estimated that 41 million people are undiagnosed.
What are some characteristics of Frontal Temporal Dementias?
Disrupts ability to plan, organize and learn new things
Affects language - writing, speech and reading
Presents as - socially disinhibited, loss of initiative, impaired judgment
Personality changes before memory
How can you show you VALUE your client?
Listen, hear their voice, value and honor their choices, be compassionate
What percentage of Canadian have experience caring for someone living with Dementia?
1 in 5 or 20%
What are some characteristics of Lewy Body Dementia?
Presents as combo AD and PD
Presents as:
Prominent fluctuations in cognition/alertness
Hallucinations and delusions
Spontaneous motor system disorders of Parkinson's (trembling), regidity
Impaired balance
What makes your client unique?
life experiences, age, gender, sexual orientation, education/work experiences, ethnic/cultural background and practices, spiritual beliefs and values, support systems, personality, communication/coping styles, ...
What number is Alzheimer's disease on the Causes of Death in Canada list?
In 2019, Alzheimer's disease was number 4 on the list.
What are some characteristics of Alzheimer's disease?
Progressive over time
Short-term memory loss
Trouble following direction
Personality changes - appears indifferent
Visual spatial problems
What are some factors that can effect your client's perception of "reality"?
Sensory changes - vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch
Memories - greater access to past than recent
Environmental factors - lack of cues in the physical environment
Other factors? - medication, symptoms (hallucinations)