AAC Person-Centered Dementia Care Models 3

Question 1

Dementia Care Mapping (DCM), a tool used to evaluate care quality from the person's perspective, was developed at:

Accepted Answer

The Bradford Dementia Group at the University of Bradford

Answer

DCM was developed by Tom Kitwood and colleagues at the Bradford Dementia Group as an observational tool to assess and improve quality of person-centered dementia care.

Question 2

A 'dementia-capable' care system is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Staff trained to provide dementia-specific care across all service types and settings

Answer

A dementia-capable system ensures that all staff across all service types and settings are trained and equipped to provide appropriate, person-centered dementia care.

Question 3

Trauma-informed care in dementia practice primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that past trauma may resurface and influence current behaviors and care responses

Answer

Trauma-informed dementia care acknowledges that past traumatic experiences can be triggered by care interactions, and caregivers must respond with sensitivity, safety, and understanding.

Question 4

In dementia care, 'meaningful engagement' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Activities aligned with a person's past interests, values, and current abilities that provide purpose and connection

Answer

Meaningful engagement goes beyond simply occupying time to provide genuine purpose, identity affirmation, and connection based on who the person truly is.

Question 5

The STAR-C program designed to reduce behavioral symptoms of dementia is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A caregiver skills training program teaching behavioral management and communication techniques

Answer

STAR-C (Staff Training in Assisted living Residences - Caregivers) teaches both family and professional caregivers evidence-based, non-pharmacological behavioral management techniques.

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

AAC Person-Centered Dementia Care Models 3