AAC Family Counseling & Support Groups 3

Question 1

Which approach is most appropriate when a person with early-stage Alzheimer's wants to attend their own family counseling session?

Accepted Answer

Include them and adapt communication to their current abilities

Answer

People with early-stage Alzheimer's retain the capacity to participate meaningfully when communication is adapted appropriately.

Question 2

The REACH II program (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An evidence-based multicomponent intervention to reduce caregiver burden

Answer

REACH II is an evidence-based intervention addressing caregiver burden through skills training, education, and support.

Question 3

A caregiver reports they have not had a full night of sleep in months. In a counseling session, the most immediate focus should be on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying respite resources to address sleep deprivation

Answer

Chronic sleep deprivation is a health emergency requiring immediate practical intervention such as respite care.

Question 4

When a caregiver expresses anger at the person with Alzheimer's for 'not trying harder,' the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Validate the frustration and provide education about disease-driven behavior

Answer

Validating the caregiver's feelings followed by disease education helps reframe behavior as symptom-driven rather than intentional.

Question 5

Which is a key benefit of spousal caregiver support groups specifically, as opposed to general caregiver groups?

Accepted Answer

Members share the unique experience of caring for a partner, including intimacy and role changes

Answer

Spousal caregivers face unique challenges including shifts in partnership roles and intimacy that are best addressed among peers with similar experiences.

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

AAC Family Counseling & Support Groups 3