AAC Person-Centered Dementia Care Models

Question 1

What is the foundational principle of person-centered care for individuals with dementia?

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Focusing on the individual's unique life history, preferences, and abilities rather than their diagnosis alone

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Standardizing care protocols to ensure consistent medical treatment across all patients

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Prioritizing caregiver convenience and efficiency in daily routines

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Emphasizing pharmacological management as the primary intervention

Question 2

Teepa Snow's GEMS model classifies individuals with dementia using which set of gemstones?

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Amber, Ruby, Pearl

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Gold, Emerald, Amber, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond

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Platinum, Sapphire, Jade, Coral, Opal, Ruby

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Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, Opal, Pearl

Question 3

Validation Therapy, developed by Naomi Feil, is based on the premise that:

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Behaviors of disoriented older adults have underlying meaning and purpose

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Reality orientation is the most effective tool for correcting confused thinking

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Pharmacological intervention should precede non-pharmacological approaches

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Cognitive decline can be reversed through structured reminiscence activities

Question 4

The DICE approach (Describe, Investigate, Create, Evaluate) is specifically designed to address:

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Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

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Medication management and dosing protocols

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Legal documentation for advance directives

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Financial planning for long-term care

Question 5

The Eden Alternative philosophy of dementia care focuses on eliminating which three 'plagues' of long-term care?

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Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom

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Malnutrition, dehydration, and falls

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Isolation, medication errors, and infections

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Depression, anxiety, and agitation

Question 6

When adapting the Montessori Method for dementia care, the primary focus is on:

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Engaging individuals in purposeful activities matched to their remaining abilities

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Teaching new cognitive skills to slow the progression of dementia

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Structured academic learning adapted for cognitive impairment

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Reminiscence through reviewing personal photo albums and mementos

Question 7

The 'Butterfly Model' of care developed by Dr. David Sheard emphasizes:

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Emotional needs and feelings-based care over task-focused care

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Environmental modifications as the primary therapeutic intervention

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Structured behavioral management protocols for safety

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Family involvement as the sole driver of care quality