AAC Activity Programming & Engagement 2

Question 1

Which principle guides the selection of activities for a person with mid-stage Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Match activities to the individual's remaining abilities and past interests

Answer

Person-centered care requires matching activities to an individual's current abilities, preferences, and life history to maximize engagement and dignity.

Question 2

A resident with Alzheimer's becomes agitated during a group music session. What is the BEST immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Gently redirect the resident to a quieter, one-on-one activity

Answer

Gentle redirection to a calmer environment addresses the immediate distress without eliminating the activity type entirely.

Question 3

What does the term 'procedural memory' mean in the context of Alzheimer's activity programming?

Accepted Answer

Memory for how to perform learned skills like folding or stirring

Answer

Procedural memory (how-to memory) is often preserved longer in Alzheimer's, allowing individuals to engage in familiar tasks like folding laundry or kneading dough.

Question 4

Which sensory modality is typically used in Snoezelen (multi-sensory) environments for people with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A combination of light, sound, touch, and scent

Answer

Snoezelen environments use a blend of sensory stimuli—fiber optic lights, soft music, tactile objects, and aromatherapy—to promote relaxation and engagement.

Question 5

A care team notices that a resident with late-stage Alzheimer's no longer participates in group activities. The MOST appropriate adaptation is:

Accepted Answer

Provide brief, one-on-one sensory-based interactions such as hand massage

Answer

In late-stage dementia, one-on-one sensory interactions like touch, music, or aromatherapy can maintain connection and comfort when group participation is no longer feasible.

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

AAC Activity Programming & Engagement 2