Caregiver Skills and Techniques Flashcards
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When a person with Alzheimer's refuses to bathe, what is the most effective caregiver approach?
Answer: Offer choices such as a bath or shower and use a calm, reassuring tone
Offering choices preserves the person's sense of control and reduces resistance during personal care tasks.
Which technique best helps a caregiver redirect a person with Alzheimer's who is repeatedly asking the same question?
Answer: Answering once and then distracting with a preferred activity
Redirection to a familiar and enjoyable activity addresses the underlying emotion without causing frustration.
A caregiver notices that a person with Alzheimer's becomes agitated every afternoon. This pattern is best described as:
Answer: Sundowning
Sundowning refers to increased confusion and agitation that commonly occurs in late afternoon or evening in people with Alzheimer's.
When assisting a person with Alzheimer's to eat, which approach is most appropriate?
Answer: Offer finger foods and encourage self-feeding as long as possible
Encouraging self-feeding with easy-to-manage finger foods supports independence and dignity.
Which environmental modification best reduces fall risk for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Installing grab bars in the bathroom and removing tripping hazards
Grab bars and clear pathways directly reduce the most common causes of falls in people with dementia.
A person with Alzheimer's insists on going to their childhood home, which no longer exists. The most therapeutic caregiver response is:
Answer: Explore the feelings behind the request and offer comfort
Exploring underlying feelings such as longing for safety or familiarity allows the caregiver to provide meaningful comfort.
Which communication technique is most effective when speaking with someone in the later stages of Alzheimer's?
Answer: Speaking with simple words, a calm tone, and direct eye contact
Simple language, a calm tone, and eye contact help maintain connection even when verbal comprehension is limited.