I am amazing
Joti is a retired cook. She moved into the care home after a stroke that paralyzed her upper body. She is not always aware of the changes in her physical abilities. Yesterday, she suggested she bake cake for the upcoming birthday party - without any assistance from the staff.
What is anosognosia?
Robert wakes up early and decides to put his shoes on first, then get's frustrated when he cannot pull his socks over the shoes. HINT page 18
What is apraxia?
No one we know can say this word correctly, without practice.
What is anosognosia?
Luigi is watching a James Bond movie and starts to yell for help. He thinks that James Bond is in his room, being chased by enemy spies. Luigi does not recognize that these characters are images inside the TV.
What is altered perception and misinterpretion?
Rhonda mixes up her words. At lunch, she says: "push the soup". After awhile you realize she is telling you that she wants a spoon.
What is aphasia?
Tamara listens to the sound of traffic outside and shares she is so happy to hear the sound of the ocean waves. Later in the day she picks up a fork on the table and tries to write with it.
What is Agnosia?
Chico loves salsa, sometimes breaking out into dance moves spontaneously! When you tell him that the salsa dancers are performing after lunch, he just stands there. No smile, no excitement. No reaction.
What is apathy?
What behaviours might you observe in a person living with dementia who has incontinence and attention deficit?
What is responsive behaviours?
Looking in the mirror and mistaking your image for a stranger invading your bathroom.
What is agnosia? What is amnesia? Any others?
Mrs. Jain does not remember what she had for lunch today. But she can remember how to play Mozart on the piano.
What is amnesia?
What behaviour might you observe in a person living with dementia who has aphasia and a toothache?
What is responsive behaviour?
Mr. Aziz is unable to sit still and focus today. He keeps walking around the unit asking other residents "what do I do? " over and over again. This behaviour has continued for over 30 minutes.
What is attention deficit?