Dementia

The Ugly Truth of Sundowning

100

This is can be caused by simply exhaustion at the end of the day, and some believe it is caused by the changes in lighting. 

What is sundowning? 

200

If a resident is doing this, let them be. 

What is pacing? 

300

Exit seeking and delusions are a symptoms of what? 

What is sundowning? 

400

Closing the blinds and playing favorite music can be considered what? 

What is sundowning solutions? 

500

These issues need to be ruled out before considering that it is sundowning. 

What is UTI, uncomfortable clothing, hunger, 

How to Keep Them Busy

100

This is the best way to keep them focus on a task. 

What is limit distractions? 

200

A resident is getting frustrated during an activity, this is the best way to handle this situation. 

What is end it immediately? 

300

People with dementia lose this type of skill. 

Executive-functioning 

400

You should do this with tasks to accommodate the abilities of the person. 

What is Modify? 

500

This is the best way to set them up for victory. 

What is have fewer choices, slow down, don't correct

Validate and Captivate

100

Fighting back is example of what? 

What is what not to do? 

200

You should do this to make sure they are being heard. 

What is repeating what they said? 

300

This is something you should do first when helping a resident who is having a strong emotion. 

What is acknowledge? 

400

By telling them this when they are hallucinating, you are going to make it worse. 

What is there is nothing there. 

500

What is a phrase you can say to captivate a resident? 

Tell me what it look like

I'll help you look

Let's look together

Trigger Words Vs Safe Words

100

You can't

Let's try this

200

Diaper

Brief

Absorbent underwear

300

Change diaper

Let's get comfortable 

400

You have to...

Will you help me? 

500

Good-bye

See you soon

I'll be right back

Wrong Way VS Right Way

100

"Dad, you can't drive anything, remember? The doctor said so"

"Dad, I'm sorry. The car is in the repair shop, waiting for parts. As soon as it's ready, we'll go for a ride."

200

"Mom, I just told you that. Oh My God!"

"Mom, I'm going to write the answer on the board for you. Can you help me write it down? Then let's go do your favorite activity. 

300

"No, your husband is not coming to see you. He died!"

"I haven't seen him today. Let's go for a walk to enjoy this beautiful day."

400

"Well this is what you circled on your menu. So you have to eat it." 

"Let's see what other options we have available." 

500

"Will you just stop crying? Nothing is wrong." 

"I am sorry you are upset. Let's see what is on television tonight."