AAC Person-Centered Dementia Care Models 2

Question 1

The 'Best Friends' approach to dementia care developed by Virginia Bell and David Troxel is grounded in:

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The qualities of true friendship, including respect, empathy, and knowing the person's life story

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Evidence-based pharmacological management of behavioral symptoms

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Structured reminiscence therapy using standardized protocols

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Caregiver-directed activity programming based on cognitive assessments

Question 2

Tom Kitwood's concept of 'malignant social psychology' in dementia care refers to:

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Interactions and care practices that undermine the personhood and well-being of people with dementia

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The progressive neurological deterioration associated with Alzheimer's disease

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Aggressive behavioral symptoms that pose safety risks to staff and other residents

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The social stigma associated with dementia in the broader community

Question 3

Which theorist is most closely associated with developing the concept of 'personhood' as central to dementia care?

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Tom Kitwood

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Naomi Feil

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Dr. William Thomas

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Barry Reisberg

Question 4

In person-centered dementia care, 'life story work' primarily serves to:

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Help caregivers understand individual preferences, values, and history to personalize care

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Document medical history for legal and insurance purposes

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Create a therapeutic activity that improves memory function

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Provide standardized background information for care team handoffs

Question 5

The concept of 'excess disability' in dementia care refers to:

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Functional limitations beyond what the disease itself would cause, due to environmental or interpersonal factors

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Comorbid medical conditions that accelerate cognitive decline

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The additional burden placed on caregivers by behavioral symptoms

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Physical disabilities that co-occur with dementia in older adults

Question 6

In a strengths-based approach to dementia care, practitioners primarily focus on:

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What the person can still do and building on retained abilities

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Identifying deficits to guide medical treatment planning

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Documenting cognitive decline for legal competency determinations

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Measuring progression using standardized assessment scales

Question 7

The 'PIECES' framework used in dementia care assessment stands for:

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Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, Social

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Personal, Institutional, Environmental, Cognitive, Emotional, Social

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Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Communication, Environment, Safety

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Psychological, Interpersonal, Environmental, Cognitive, Emotional, Support