This program will present:
What might be happening in this situation?
ChoiceA: Robert put on the dirty shirt and pajama bottoms, because they were closest to him, is a good answer.
Choice B: Mary was frustrated and focused on the task rather than on Robert, is also a good answer. Caregivers need to monitor their stress levels and take steps to reduce unhealthy levels of stress
Choice C: Robert couldn’t figure out how to get dressed, is a great answer. Choice D: All of the above, is the best answer.
DRESSING REQUIRES:
DEMENTIA CAUSES:
STIMULUS&RESPONSE
What might be happening in this situation?
Choice A: Mary had planned her day to accommodate unexpected delays and was not stressed about having to change Robert’s clothes, is a good answer.
Choice B: Mary affirmed Robert’s efforts to dress himself, is an excellent choice.
Choice C: Mary minimized the possibility of hurting Robert’s feelings by creating a new scenario, is also a good choice. Distraction or redirection is an important technique for refocusing someone’s thoughts Choice D: All of the above, is the best answer.
Because people with dementia have shorter attention spans, they are often easily distracted from the things that made them frustrated or angry
Inappropriate layering of clothes
Problems with disrobing
Dressing for the wrong season or weather
Possible Reasons
Caregiver Tips
Physical & Human:
Written by:
Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS.
Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD
Edited by:
Sasha Asdourian
Select the best answers from the list of choices following each question.