BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
This term describes the way a person communicates unmet needs, especially in dementia.
What is a behavior?
This type of plan will be used to document interventions for short-term changes in condition.
What is an in-term service plan? (ISP)
I am the oldest resident at mountain park
Anne
This person also deserves compassion, patience, and encouragement — even though they’re the caregiver.
yourself
True or False: All residents with dementia need nutritional shakes.
False***
We are only administering nutritional shakes to residents that have a doctor's order ONLY!
This type of plan outlines strategies to address challenging behaviors in memory care residents.
what is a Behavior Plan?
Reading the ISP daily allows caregivers to be aware of this key element, which may change depending on the resident’s behavior and health status.
The goals and interventions for the resident’s care
I was a horse trainer!!
Kieth
Trivia Question: What is the name of the city that Spongebob Squarepants lives in?
Bikini Bottom
What is the most common reason nutritional shakes are used in residents with dementia?
poor appetite or unintended weight loss.
This is the first thing staff should check for when a resident becomes aggressive toward another.
unmet need such as pain, frustration, or overstimulation.
Where do you find the ISPs and when should you read them?
In the big yellow binder that is location in the servery. Each caregiver on shift is expected to read all ISPs at the beginning of your shift.
Which resident was a Letter Carrier for 28 years for the US Postal Service.
Charles
Trivia Question: What is 7x9
63
Mr. Banks is on a puree diet. He is asking for a snack, what are a few good snacks for resident that is on a puree diet?
-Yogurt
-Pudding
-Blended fruit
Staff should watch for this early behavior that may lead to an altercation with another resident. What does this look like??
pacing, raised voice, staring, or verbal agitation towards a resident and/or a staff member!!!
This scheduled task helps prevent residents from attempting to walk alone to the restroom.
Toileting schedule
which resident was the first move in when mountain park memory care opened? (Hint** she lives in Happy valley)
Cathy
Algophobia is the fear of what?
Pain
This type of diet includes foods that are easy to chew and swallow but not completely pureed.
Mechanical soft diet.
When Mr. Thompson and Mr. Alvarez start shouting at each other over a chair, the first action staff should take is this.
calmly separating the residents and redirecting them to a different space
List three fall prevention measures that should be included in a high-risk resident's ISP.
Use of non-slip footwear (or: clutter-free environment, gait belt use, nightlight, etc.)?
Is resident using his/her assistive device?
safety checks
Which resident that recently moved in, was an aircraft mechanic in the army?
Kenneth OC
Often hailed as the “King of Pop,” this artist’s iconic career includes the best-selling album of all time, “Thriller.”
Michael Jackson
This team member should be informed if a resident coughs or gags frequently during meals.
Nurse/Medtech/physician