ACC Therapeutic Activities and Engagement 2

Question 1

Which principle best describes why familiar music is particularly effective for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Musical memories are stored in brain areas that are relatively resistant to Alzheimer's damage

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Music activates the prefrontal cortex, which is preserved longest in Alzheimer's

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Music increases cortisol levels, temporarily improving cognition

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Familiar music creates new neural pathways that reverse dementia symptoms

Question 2

A resident with moderate-stage Alzheimer's becomes agitated every afternoon. Which therapeutic activity strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Introduce a calm, familiar, repetitive activity before agitation typically begins

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Schedule a complex new board game to keep the mind stimulated during that time

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Restrict activities during the afternoon to minimize stimulation

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Engage the resident in group debate sessions to redirect their focus

Question 3

Which approach best supports the concept of 'purposeful activity' for a person with Alzheimer's who was formerly a carpenter?

Accepted Answer

Provide simple woodworking tasks or handling tools that connect to their occupational identity

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Enroll them in abstract art classes to stimulate creativity

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Avoid carpentry-related activities due to potential safety risks

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Offer carpentry documentaries to watch passively

Question 4

When selecting tactile activities for a person in late-stage Alzheimer's, what is the primary consideration?

Accepted Answer

Textures and materials should be safe, comfortable, and stimulating without requiring fine motor precision

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The activity must produce a finished product to give a sense of accomplishment

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The activity must be completed independently without caregiver assistance

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Only activities with educational content should be selected

Question 5

A caregiver notices that a resident with Alzheimer's becomes distressed when shown family photo albums. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Remove the photos immediately and choose a different activity that brings comfort

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Continue showing photos to stimulate memory recall regardless of distress

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Ask the resident to identify each person to improve cognitive function

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Interpret the distress as therapeutic grief work and encourage it

Question 6

Which environmental modification most supports engagement during activity time for a person with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Reducing background noise and distractions to promote focus on the activity

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Maintaining a brightly lit, noisy environment to maximize sensory input

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Arranging seating so the person is isolated from others to minimize confusion

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Using fluorescent overhead lighting to maximize visibility

Question 7

What does the term 'reminiscence therapy' refer to in the context of Alzheimer's care?

Accepted Answer

A structured activity using past events, photos, or objects to encourage recall and discussion of personal history

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A technique that uses medication to trigger forgotten memories

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A form of reality orientation that corrects mistaken beliefs about the past

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A therapeutic approach that discourages dwelling on the past to focus on present functioning