Activity Programming & Engagement Flashcards
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Which approach BEST supports autonomy during activity engagement for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Offering limited, simple choices between two or three options
Offering two to three simple choices preserves decision-making ability without overwhelming someone with cognitive impairment.
Nature-based activities (gardening, walking outdoors) are recommended in dementia care primarily because they:
Answer: Reduce agitation, improve mood, and provide sensory stimulation
Research shows nature exposure and horticultural therapy reduce agitation and depression while providing beneficial sensory input for people with dementia.
An activity professional notices a resident with Alzheimer's repeatedly asks to 'go to work.' The MOST therapeutic response is to:
Answer: Engage the resident in a meaningful task that mirrors former work, such as sorting papers
Providing a purposeful work-like task validates the resident's identity and redirects the behavior without confrontation or reality-orienting correction.
What is the primary purpose of a 'life history' or 'life story' document in activity programming?
Answer: To identify the individual's personal preferences, roles, and interests for person-centered programming
A life history document captures biographical information that guides staff in creating meaningful, individualized activities aligned with the person's identity.
Which of the following is an example of a 'failure-free' activity design principle?
Answer: Open-ended creative projects where all participation is valid
Failure-free activities are designed so that all attempts are successful, preserving self-esteem and reducing frustration for people with dementia.
A certified activity professional (CAP) is evaluating a new resident's activity plan. Which assessment tool is MOST commonly used in long-term care settings for this purpose?
Answer: The Activity Interest Inventory or MDS Section F
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section F captures activity preferences and interests, and the Activity Interest Inventory helps tailor programming to the individual.
Music intervention for people with Alzheimer's is MOST effective when the music selected is:
Answer: Personally meaningful music from the individual's young adulthood
Music from a person's formative years (teens to early 30s) tends to be most emotionally resonant and is linked to preserved autobiographical memory.