This program will:
Activity-focused dementia care
Person-centered care
Abilities-focused care
Why do you think Robert has stopped trying to dress himself?
Choice A: Robert has forgotten how to dress himself, is a possibility.
Choice B: Robert has become more confused about what to wear, is another possibility.
Choice C: Robert has become more depressed, is another strong possibility.
Choice D: Robert isn’t encouraged to dress himself is another good choice. Choice E: All of the above, is the best answer.
Activity-focused care
Abilities-focused care
Robert is very agitated. Do you think that there’s anything Mary can do to reduce his agitation?
Choice A: No, Mary should not try to do anything because she provoked Robert by coming into the room, is not a good answer.
Choice B: No, there’s nothing that Mary can do because brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease has made Robert agitated, is also not a good answer.
Choice C: Yes, Robert could be given calming medications, is not the best answer.
Choice D: Yes, Robert can be given something meaningful to do, is the best answer.
Activity-focused care
Written by:
Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS.
Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD
Edited by:
Sasha Asdourian
www.LightBridgeHealthcare.com
Select the best answers from the list of choices following each question.